# Daniel Buchner: Why BIP 110 Fails to Stop Bitcoin Spam A technical analysis of Bitcoin's spam problem and why BIP 110 proposal is doomed to fail. - **Source:** [Stephan Livera Podcast](https://brifing.si/source/597843ae-8d51-4318-85aa-04c1d35f69c1) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/e7505c9d-58eb-4ab7-8c82-202e4205809a ## Bitcoin's Spam Problem Increasing spam transactions on the Bitcoin network reduce efficiency and raise costs for users. Daniel Buchner approaches this issue from a technical and game theory perspective. He explains why spammers are flocking to Bitcoin's last 'pasture'. ## BIP 110 Proposal and Its Limits BIP 110 aims to reduce spam transactions on the Bitcoin network. However, Buchner argues that the proposal ignores the difference between relay policies and consensus rules. He highlights how spammers can adapt within a day, while consensus rules cannot change as quickly. ## The Fallacy of the House Analogy BIP 110 supporters compare the Bitcoin network to a house, labeling spam transactions as 'unwanted guests.' Buchner explains why this analogy is flawed. He emphasizes that Bitcoin is an open and permissionless network, making such comparisons invalid. ## The Power of Economic Nodes Buchner argues that economic nodes (full nodes) are more effective in combating spam. Unlike basement node operators, economic nodes are critical for the network's security and sustainability. He warns that BIP 110 could disrupt this balance. ## Lack of Miner Support Another reason for BIP 110's failure is the lack of support from miners and large investors. From a game theory perspective, Buchner explains how miners' economic interests are more effective in fighting spam. He raises concerns that BIP 110 could centralize power among a small group of developers. ## Conclusion: The Fate of BIP 110 Daniel Buchner predicts that BIP 110 will fail due to technical and economic reasons. He stresses that combating spam requires solutions that preserve decentralization and align with economic incentives. BIP 110, he argues, fails to meet these criteria and will fade into obscurity. ## Sources covering this story - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephan-livera/episodes/Daniel-Buchner-Why-BIP-110-Cannot-Stop-Bitcoin-Spam--SLP758-e3meohs — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._