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Daria Chernytska

08.11.2025

Alex Bosworth: Chain fee rate policy faces 10x change — @alexbosworth: Chain fee rate changes

A significant shift in chain fee rate policy is causing frustration for Alex Bosworth. The most recent changes have led to a tenfold increase in accepted fees between versions.

Bosworth finds this transition difficult, noting that it complicates the prediction of future policy changes. Such drastic adjustments can create challenges for those working within the system.

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The turbulence surrounding recent fee policy shifts underscores persistent concerns regarding Lightning Network scalability, as explored when Alex Bosworth highlighted scalability issues facing the Lightning Network and the ongoing need for greater decentralization. Additionally, the complication of predicting protocol changes recalls previous analysis on how LN protocols diverge for two distinct uses, emphasizing the implications for both peer-to-peer and enterprise operations.

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