The Bitcoin Development Mailing List on Google Groups faced suspension due to spam allegations. Moderators suspect it was a coordinated bot attack. Google confirmed the ban was lifted on April 3, 2025, allowing discussions on Bitcoin’s protocol changes to resume.
The incident disrupted communication crucial for Bitcoin protocol development, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital communication platforms like Google Groups. Bitcoin core developers faced significant delays in their discussions as a result.
Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block Inc., urged Google’s CEO for a review of the situation, emphasizing the importance of the mailing list for the Bitcoin community. The mailing list continues to be hosted by Google Groups since its migration from the Linux Foundation.
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