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Bitcoin Compact Block Relay: Latency, Numbers, Mechanics

Compact block relay cuts Bitcoin's propagation bandwidth by ~98%. BIP 152 explained with figures, a worked example, and misconceptions addressed.

Sophia Bennett6 min read / 17.06.2026

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Bitcoin Network Topology: Speed vs Privacy Explained

How Bitcoin's peer-to-peer topology shapes how fast your transaction spreads and how private it stays. The tradeoff most guides skip entirely.

Daniel Brooks6 min read / 16.06.2026