The Bitcoin network's transaction backlog, known as the mempool, is still congested with over 390,000 transactions awaiting processing by miners. To clear the mempool, more than 190 blocks need to be mined. Former Bitcoin developer Gavin Andresen expressed concern about the software's scripting language, which he found complicated and potentially insecure.
In a conversation with Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto in 2010, Nakamoto explained that Bitcoin's core design was established for the entirety of its lifespan, but also noted that transaction fees and other measures could prevent potential issues such as flooding the network with transactions. The conversation provides insight into Nakamoto's confidence in Bitcoin's ability to handle such issues.
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