Ethereum: What are the modifications of February 20 to the Bitcoin protocol?
The Ethereum project has worked to integrate its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), in the Bitcoin protocol. However, a recent update of February 20 revealed that these changes are not compatible with the current Bitcoin architecture. This means that users will have to adapt their Bitcoin software and wallets to use Ethereum compatible protocols.
What are the changes?
Updates involve several key changes to the Bitcoin protocol, mainly affecting how it interacts with external intelligent contracts and decentralized applications (DAPP). These changes aim to offer a more transparent experience to users who wish to interact with platforms based on Ethereum outside the Bitcoin ecosystem.
According to sources from the Ethereum community, the update of February 20 includes:
- Patchage of vulnerability of resentment
: a vulnerability of security which allowed the attackers to access resentment of sensitive data in external contracts has been corrected.
- Improvement of scalability improvements : The update aimed to improve the scalability and performance of applications based on Ethereum by optimizing the execution of the intelligent contract and by reducing gas costs.
- Improved safety functions : New safety measures have been introduced, including improved encryption methods and improved audit capacities.
Why are these changes necessary?
The Bitcoin protocol was criticized for its lack of compatibility with external intelligent contracts and DAPPs. Recent updates approach this problem by introducing Ethereum compatible protocols which can interact with Bitcoin -based applications.
However, some criticisms argue that the update of February 20 is an example of rear incompatibility, where changes are incompatible with existing Bitcoin software and wallets.
When were these changes introduced?
The exact calendar of the February 20 update is not publicly disclosed. However, we can deduce that the project has been working on this integration for some time, given the current discussions on social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit.
Conclusion
Although Ethereum updates may seem a significant improvement in Bitcoin lovers, they pose a challenge for users who count on existing Bitcoin software and wallets. As more information becomes available, it is essential to weigh the advantages of this integration in relation to potential compatibility problems.
For the moment, users are invited to be cautious when passing Bitcoin and Ethereum applications to ensure transparent interactions and avoid any potential disturbance of their cryptocurrency portfolios.