Decrypt reports that Matt Corallo suggests Bitcoin's next soft fork, aimed at patching four legacy bugs, is as much about rebuilding muscle memory as it is about maintenance. This approach may help developers prepare for future updates and challenges in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Based on the Decrypt report; not independently verified.

Source published: Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:46:03 +0000

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