Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin Core Began Retiring Satoshi Nakamoto’s Alert System 10 Years Ago
TokenPost·November 2, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Core began retiring Satoshi Nakamoto's alert system a decade ago because a shared signing key meant former holders could still send warnings, and a valid signature could not identify which holder sent one. This change reduced the risk of unauthorized alerts and improved the network's security and accountability.
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