MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor argues proposed Bitcoin protocol changes could undermine its foundational principles and economic freedoms.
MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor stated on July 28, 2026, that proposed changes to Bitcoin’s code represent an attack on its economic rights. He framed such modifications as internal corruption threatening the cryptocurrency’s long-term viability, rather than external threats.
The comments follow debates over Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs), including BIP-110, which aims to reduce certain data uses, and other proposals seeking to expand functionality or block capacity. Critics, including analyst Fred Krueger, argue these changes are distinct and not part of a unified agenda.
Saylor’s remarks highlight ongoing tensions within the Bitcoin community over governance and the balance between innovation and preserving core principles.