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Research and implement solutions for scalability issues (e.g., block size debate). ($650)

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#56 opened on Feb 11, 2025

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Description: Investigate and propose solutions to address Bitcoin's scalability limitations, including discussions around block size limits.

Timeline: 6 weeks

Bounty: 650 USD

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Research direction
Review existing Bitcoin scalability proposals such as SegWit, Lightning Network, and larger block sizes. Analyze the trade offs between decentralization and throughput.
Tech stack
None
Domain
blockchainbackend
Issue type
Research
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
Blockchain fundamentalsBitcoin protocol
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
40