BIP-110 Node Adoption Exceeds 2% to Combat Network Spam
On January 24, 2026, the adoption of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP-110) surpassed 2% among network nodes, a notable step in the ongoing "spam wars." This proposal aims to limit the amount of arbitrary data that can be included in a Bitcoin transaction. The measure is a direct response to the proliferation of non-monetary transactions, such as Ordinals inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens, which some participants blame for increasing network congestion and transaction fees.
Proposal Threatens Ordinals and BRC-20 Ecosystem
The growing support for BIP-110 creates a clear divide within the Bitcoin community. For proponents, often described as "purists," the proposal is a necessary step to preserve Bitcoin's primary function as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. They believe that by reducing what they consider network spam, BIP-110 will lower fees and improve transaction efficiency. Conversely, the proposal poses an existential threat to the burgeoning Ordinals and BRC-20 ecosystem, which relies on the ability to inscribe data onto the blockchain. A successful implementation could render these assets and their associated markets obsolete on the Bitcoin network.
Low Adoption Signals Protracted Debate on Bitcoin's Future
While crossing the 2% threshold is significant, the current adoption rate is far from sufficient to enact a network-wide change. It does, however, signal a hardening of positions that could lead to significant community friction and potential market volatility for Bitcoin (BTC). The outcome of this debate will have lasting implications for the network's development, fee structure, and its fundamental identity as either a strict monetary network or a more versatile, multi-purpose blockchain.
