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The Great Consensus Cleanup in Bitcoin: Addressing Bugs and Vulnerabilities
The chapter explores the importance of the great consensus cleanup in the Bitcoin community, focusing on fixing long-standing bugs and vulnerabilities. It delves into historical incidents like the time warp bug and highlights the necessity of addressing potential vulnerabilities related to miners and block validation time. The conversation emphasizes the community's need for education on the significance of soft forks in mitigating unseen bugs and ensuring technical development aligns with security concerns.