[2017-05-18] Is It Too Late for Barry Silbert’s Scaling Compromise Proposal?

[jamie.redman1]

According to a few public announcements, the Digital Currency Group’s founder Barry Silbert is trying to plan a scaling compromise that involves both Segregated Witness (Segwit) implementation and a block size increase of 2MB within the next twelve months.

As the scaling debate continues, many bitcoin proponents are at odds trying to figure out the best solution at hand to scale the digital currency. On May 17 the founder and CEO of the Digital Currency Group (DCG), Barry Silbert, announced he was in favor of supporting immediate Segwit activation and a block size increase.

“I agree to immediately support the activation of Segregated Witness and commit to effectuate a block size increase to 2MB within 12 months,” explains Silbert.

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