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The debate was not just technical; it was about community cohesion, governance, and who gets to decide. The decisive moment came when the market ultimately chose the side that emphasized community consensus—market signals from futures markets and user preferences pointed to the status quo, rejecting the Bitcoin Cash split. This process reinforced the notion that Bitcoin’s evolution depends on the collective agreement of its diverse stakeholders—developers, miners, businesses, and users.
That episode also established an important principle: change can only occur through broad consensus, and the market’s reaction serves as a vital signal of community approval or rejection.