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Yes (soft fork). But it already took place, so there is currently network capacity to double the tx rate without another fork (although it will likely take 1-2
by mrb 9y ago
Yes (soft fork). But it already took place, so there is currently network capacity to double the tx rate without another fork (although it will likely take 1-2 years for Segwit use to approach 100%).
- mikeash 9y agoGiven how imprecise "an American home" is, quibbling over a factor of 2 seems pointless. So if the network went all-in on segwit, a single transaction could instead power a smaller American home for a week? Goodie.