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Multiple efforts to resolve scalability issues between 2015 and 2017 culminated in failed agreements. Key proposals like Bitcoin XT, Bitcoin Classic, and SegWit2x aimed to increase block size and adopt improvements, but were blocked by influential Core developers who prioritized maintaining control over the network's rules.
Censorship on major forums, shadowy influence by corporate interests, and internal conflicts led to widespread disillusionment. For example:
Bitcoin XT was suppressed using moderation policies.
SegWit2x, a compromise plan, was ultimately canceled after industry support waned and the community divided.
Bitcoin Unlimited and other emergent solutions faced hacking and attacks, revealing the fragility of attempts to push larger blocks.