From 4e37692989cb6ea0be408edce7abb6db0c0e8d2c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lifofifo Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026 23:12:38 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] BIP 3: Add editor's note clarifying non-binding nature Add a warning note from the BIP Editor (Bryan Bishop) clarifying that BIP 3 is not a policy document, is not binding, and does not create obligations for the BIP Editor. Editorial decisions remain at the sole discretion of the editor. --- bip-0003.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/bip-0003.md b/bip-0003.md index 1261500b92..385bc13ba8 100644 --- a/bip-0003.md +++ b/bip-0003.md @@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ Replaces: 2 ``` +> **⚠️ Note from the BIP Editor (Bryan Bishop):** BIP 3 is not a policy document and is not binding in any way. Editorial decisions regarding the BIP repository remain at the sole discretion of the BIP Editor. It would be inappropriate to allow an outside process to supplant the editor's own judgment. This document does not create any obligations for the BIP Editor. It is unfortunate that this misunderstanding has persisted. + ## Abstract This _Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)_ provides information about the preparation of BIPs and policies relating to