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CryptoUpdated×3•Originally published 18 July 2026•Updated 19 July 2026•
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Michael Saylor Rejects BIP 110 Softfork, Warning of Threat to Bitcoin Neutrality

Key Facts

1MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor published a detailed essay with 100 arguments against the proposed BIP 110 Bitcoin softfork.
2Saylor argues that the proposed upgrade threatens the neutrality of Bitcoin's rules by restricting certain categories of non-payment transactions.

In a move highlighting the ongoing debate over Bitcoin's governance, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has formally rejected the proposed BIP 110 softfork. According to reports, Saylor published a detailed essay outlining 100 arguments against the upgrade, warning that it threatens the fundamental neutrality of Bitcoin's rules. He argues that the proposal seeks to restrict certain categories of non-payment transactions, which he views as a compromise to the protocol's open nature.

This opposition emerges as the BIP 110 proposal aims to limit non-payment data on the blockchain, a direction that has polarized developers and institutional holders. Market experts note that Saylor's stance reinforces the resistance against changes that could impact network flexibility, especially following the rise of non-financial use cases like Ordinals. Per market data, investor sentiment remains sensitive to technical consensus shifts that could alter Bitcoin's value proposition as a neutral settlement layer.

Regarding related instruments, MicroStrategy (0A7O.L) stood at 94.51 USD (at close 2026-07-16). Traders are closely watching the developer discussions surrounding BIP 110 as a potential catalyst for volatility, while also monitoring broader macro signals such as upcoming Fed speeches from officials like Bowman and Waller to gauge overall risk appetite in the crypto sector.

Latest Updates · 3

  1. Notable·

    Update: Alongside his technical opposition, Saylor recently emphasized that corporate adoption of Bitcoin is inevitable and essential for its long-term success. The MicroStrategy founder views corporations as the vital legal engines required for the protocol to solidify its global standing.

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    Update: New technical concerns have emerged as analyst Dathon Pwn identified a potential consensus vulnerability linked to a 'late upgrade' scenario for BIP-110. These technical warnings coincide with advancing U.S. legislative debates regarding crypto market structure, adding a layer of regulatory complexity to the ongoing protocol upgrade discussions.

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    Update: Expanding on his vision for the network, Michael Saylor stated that corporate adoption of Bitcoin is both necessary and inevitable for it to achieve global monetary status. He noted that public companies currently hold more than 1.26 million BTC as reserve assets, further cementing the cryptocurrency's role as a primary source of institutional liquidity.