Fees have come down significantly since the Maxwell post, and haven't returned to that level since. Hence the problem. >>As long as there is demand for block s

Fees have come down significantly since the Maxwell post, and haven't returned to that level since. Hence the problem. >>As long as there is demand for block space, a market will exist. Of course a market exists. But the current demand will not be enough to secure the network once the subsidy sees a couple halvings. >>Also, block size can be increased Both a block size increase and raising the 21 million coin limit are unacceptable according to Bitcoin's current leadership.