Bitcoin Core developer reignites sidechain debate in latest proposal

Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr has submitted a draft proposal for implementing drivechains, a feature that would allow the creation of sidechains linked to the main Bitcoin network, potentially improving the adaptability and functionality of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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Debate Reignites Over Bitcoin Sidechain Proposal - Critics Warn of Scams While Supporters Tout User Choice

The debate among Bitcoiners over adding "sidechains" to the Bitcoin network has resurfaced, with some warning it could lead to increased scams while others argue it will attract new users to the cryptocurrency; however, a developer claims to have found a way to achieve this goal without a soft fork of the blockchain.