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He explained that such solutions aim to bridge the gap between custodial and fully self-managed nodes. Over time, the goal is to educate users and allow a gradual transition toward full control, encouraging them to run nodes themselves once they’re comfortable.
Technical Challenges and Future Directions
Decker addressed ongoing research into more scalable, flexible off-chain solutions. His team is exploring multi-party UTXOs, which involve many participants sharing a single UTXO with joint control, limiting risks and increasing flexibility. Advanced mechanisms like covenants—rules governing how funds can be spent—promise to introduce features like time-locked spending, inheritance capabilities, and secure group collaborations.