The decentralized development paradox is simple – decentralized development processes that give bitcoin its strength and resilience come at a significant cost to efficiency and effectiveness. The tension this creates looms over Bitcoin Core the software project, where nobody is “in charge,” and...
For a sixth year running, regular Bitcoin Core contributors received a survey to surface priorities and ensure that people feel that they can contribute effectively. Below is a summary of the results in a format similar to previous years’ surveys. 2024 Activity Last year… 1622 PRs were...
In April 2023, Bitcoin Core developers initiated the Priority Projects experiment to address a recognized bias in the development process towards smaller patches over more significant projects. The initiative aimed to help maintainers prioritize significant projects when facing competing demands...
For a fifth year running, regular Bitcoin Core contributors received a survey to surface priorities and ensure that people feel that they can contribute effectively. Below is a summary of the results in a format similar to last year’s survey. 2023 Activity 1323 PRs were opened against the...
For a fourth year running, regular Bitcoin Core contributors received a survey to surface priorities and ensure that people feel that they can contribute effectively. Below is a summary of the results in a format similar to last year’s survey. 2022 Activity 1712 PRs were opened against the...