Bitcoin BIP-110 Signaling and eCash Fork Pressures Miners Within Same August Window

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According to Bitcoin.com News, in August 2026, Bitcoin will face two overlapping protocol disputes that create compressed pressure on miners and infrastructure. BIP-110, a temporary soft fork proposal targeting block 961,632, enters a mandatory signaling phase with enforcement through block 963,647. Nodes running compatible software will reject non-signaling blocks, creating direct economic cost for miners. Current signal rate stands at only 0.31% as of June 22, 2026. Shortly after, Paul Sztorc's eCash hard fork is targeted near block 964,000 with a 1:1 airdrop to BTC holders and activation of Drivechain functionality. The tight block spacing between both events concentrates competing incentives: miners face signaling pressure for BIP-110 while a new forked chain offers alternative mining revenue within days.
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