Bad actors and ‘block storms’ — Bitcoin dev calls for testnet reboot
Bitcoin’s testnet needs to be reset so it can remain free for developers to use, says software engineer Jameson Lopp.
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Bitcoin’s testnet needs to be reset so it can remain free for developers to use, says software engineer Jameson Lopp.
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