Adam Back criticizes BIP-110 supporters after failed Bitcoin fork

Blockstream CEO Adam Back has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110), arguing that attempts to impose controversial network changes have repeatedly failed to gain market support. Summary Blockstream CEO Adam Back has renewed his criticism of BIP-110 supporters, arguing that attempts to force Bitcoin rule changes face market rejection. BIP-110 proposed temporary restrictions on non-financial data stored in Bitcoin transactions. The proposal triggered a minority blockchain split in August after failing to secure sufficient miner support. November 3 data showed only eight observed Bitcoin nodes enforcing BIP-110, with no recent miner signaling. Supporters argue the restrictions would reduce blockchain storage demands, while critics question their effect on Bitcoin’s neutrality. In a November 3 post on X, Back referenced earlier commentary from Bitcoin advocate Francis Pouliot while addressing supporters of the proposed Bitcoin fork. “Attempts to impose your views on bitcoin get market rejected,” Back wrote, pointing to previous disputes over Bitcoin’s rules. He described Pouliot’s commentary as a “masterclass on bitcoin reality” and said discussions about ...