Understanding Ossification in Bitcoin

Ossification in Bitcoin refers to the process of the protocol becoming inflexible and resistant to changes over time. This phenomenon occurs naturally as the network grows and its user base expands, making any modifications increasingly complex and challenging. However, there is also a concern about artificial or preemptive ossification, where changes are discouraged out of fear of potential negative consequences, causing the community to halt necessary improvements. The discussion contrasts the need for gradual evolution of Bitcoin against the backdrop of its increased adoption and the resulting implications for its scalability and privacy features.