Bitcoin Splits as Minority Fork Lags Behind Main Chain

A minority fork of Bitcoin has emerged after a group of nodes enforcing BIP-110 rejected a non-signaling block at height 961,632. The split occurred on August 9, with most miners continuing to extend the existing network.

According to reports, only 51 blocks out of 2,016 signaled support for BIP-110 during the previous period, representing just 2.53% miner backing. This lack of support led to the proposal's mandatory-signaling window, where nodes enforcing BIP-110 would reject non-compliant blocks.

The minority fork lacks automatic replay protection, creating operational risks for BTC holders who move coins between branches. Developers have cautioned against treating the split as a risk-free airdrop opportunity.