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To compile and present information regarding BIP119 so that Bitcoiners can make up their own mind with regard to its implementation.

What is a BIP?

A Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) is a design document for introducing features or information to Bitcoin.

What is BIP119?

It is a proposed change to the Bitcoin protocol which introduces the use of new covenants.Covenants in Bitcoin transactions usually refer to restrictions on where coins can be transferred.BIP119 is also referred to as: OP- CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY, OP-CTV or CTV.BIP119 is authored by Jeremy Rubin.


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