Bitcoin has reached block 961,632, the point that marks the beginning of the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt and sets up a fresh test of how the network handles a contested consensus change.
Bitcoin has reached block 961,632, the point that marks the beginning of the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt and sets up a fresh test of how the network handles a contested consensus change.
The activation milestone is tied directly to Bitcoin passing block 961,632, the trigger height that opens the BIP-110 attempt. The proposal itself is documented in the BIP-110 specification in the Bitcoin Improvement Proposals repository.
What to know:
- Bitcoin has reached block 961,632, the trigger height for the BIP-110 soft fork attempt.
- The event marks the start of an activation phase, not a completed change to the network.
Why BIP-110 is divisive inside the Bitcoin community
A soft fork attempt implies disagreement over whether the change should be adopted, how it should activate, and how much of the network supports it. BIP-110 has drawn that kind of contention, turning a technical proposal into a live governance question. For related coverage, see Bitcoin Surges to All-Time High Above $125,000.
The dispute has already spilled into how nodes and miners align, an issue explored in coverage of how a data debate became a live consensus test. Part of the tension has centered on a faction of supporters splitting to a minority chain while the Bitcoin mainnet leads.
An attempted soft fork is not the same as a settled network upgrade. Whether BIP-110 becomes active depends on adoption across miners and node operators, and reaching the trigger block only opens that process rather than concluding it.
What traders, miners, and node operators will watch next
With the trigger block passed, attention shifts to signaling levels, community response, and network stability. These near-term indicators, rather than the block height itself, will determine whether the attempt gains traction or stalls.
Early activation-phase narratives can move faster than confirmed technical outcomes, so headline claims about “activation” should be weighed against actual on-chain support. Network health remains a background concern during contested changes, as recent security incidents such as the Coldcard hack hitting Bitcoin hardware wallets have kept operators cautious.
Market-side context such as spot price and network statistics was not confirmed at publication, and the underlying research for this story is limited. Miners tracking incentives, including outliers like a solo miner that netted a large block reward, are among those watching how the activation window develops.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
