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BIP-8

Version bits with lock-in by height.

Finished

Defines a way to switch on soft forks by counting blocks, with an option to make sure the upgrade locks in by a set point.

BIP 9 used clock times and needed almost every miner to signal support, so a small minority could block an upgrade. BIP 8 counts blocks instead, and can require miners to signal near the deadline so the upgrade is sure to lock in.

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