#bip-442

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BIP-442: OP_PAIRCOMMIT Joins LNhance Opcode Proposals

BIP-442 proposes OP_PAIRCOMMIT, a new tapscript opcode providing vector commitment functionality. Part of the LNhance family of covenant-enabling opcodes aimed at improving Lightning Network capabilities.

March 11, 2026·7 min read

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Rusty Russell Proposes Two BIPs to Restore Disabled Bitcoin Script Opcodes

Core Lightning creator Rusty Russell submitted two draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposals to restore script functionality disabled since 2010, re-enabling 15 opcodes and dramatically increasing stack limits using a novel 'varops budget' mechanism.

March 9, 2026·5 min read