Bitcoin Anti-Spam Fork Stalls After Mining Only Two Blocks

A breakaway Bitcoin chain marketed as an anti-spam fork has effectively stalled after mining just two blocks. The network attracted only 2.53% of mining support, and the gaps between blocks stretched to hours while Bitcoin’s main chain continued processing normally.

The development matters because it shows how difficult it is for a new chain to gain sustained miner backing, especially when compared with the established Bitcoin network. With such limited support, the fork faces a long road to any protocol adjustment, leaving it roughly 350 days away from a difficulty change based on the source’s reporting.

The slowdown also highlights the practical challenge of launching an alternative chain without broad participation. Even if a fork is intended to solve a specific issue, its viability depends on enough miners choosing to secure it consistently.

For the broader crypto ecosystem, the episode is another reminder that network effects remain powerful in proof-of-work systems. A chain can be technically active, but without meaningful mining support, it may struggle to maintain regular block production.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin itself continued moving ahead on the main network, underscoring the contrast between the established chain and the breakaway project. The fork’s early struggle suggests limited traction for its anti-spam pitch so far.