We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for the Bitcoin Unlimited (BU) organization, all seven proposed Bitcoin Unlimited Improvement Proposals (BUIPs 212–218) have been successfully ratified following the conclusion of the latest membership vote, which closed on 15 April 2025. The results reflect a strong consensus among members, with each proposal securing a majority of affirmative votes, thereby shaping both the technical and organizational trajectory of BU.
Overview of Voting Results
Voting was conducted through the VotePeer system and manual signature submissions, ensuring transparent and verifiable participation. The proposals addressed both development initiatives and organizational matters, including the election of new members and the continuation of key leadership roles. The final vote tallies were as follows:
| BUIP | Title | Accept | Reject | Abstain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212 | B.U. Key Person Self-insurance Policy | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 213 | New Member: vgrunner | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 214 | New Member: yendy | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 215 | Nexa Wallet SDK | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 216 | New Member: DonAlucard | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 217 | New Member: Shek | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 218 | Andrew Stone for Developer | 9 | 0 | 0 |
All BUIPs met the quorum requirement of over 50% member participation.
Key Development Initiatives
BUIP215: Development of the Nexa Wallet SDK
Submitted by vgrunner and sponsored by griffith, BUIP215 proposes the creation of a Software Development Kit (SDK) built on the libnexa-ts library. This initiative seeks to eliminate redundancies faced by developers in re-implementing wallet functionality across Nexa-based applications.
The SDK will provide essential tools such as transaction signing, UTXO management, message verification, dApp connection features, and seamless interaction with the Rostrum server and Nexa network. The goal is to foster a developer-friendly environment that reduces time-to-launch for Web3 applications and increases the appeal of Nexa as a blockchain platform.
This proposal was met with strong support, passing with a vote of 8:1, indicating broad enthusiasm for infrastructure enhancement in the ecosystem.
Operational and Governance Enhancements
BUIP212: B.U. Key Person Self-Insurance Policy
Proposed by Andrew Clifford, BUIP212 establishes a self-insurance policy for long-term consultants and key staff. Recognizing the critical role that these individuals play in sustaining BU’s continuity, especially following the 2022 launch of Nexa, this policy ensures financial security for the dependents of key personnel in the unfortunate event of their death.
The policy will be managed by the BU President, Lead Developer, and Secretary, and includes a mechanism for annual review and fund allocation, without requiring a fixed budget or premium payments.
BUIP218: Re-election of Andrew Stone as Lead Developer
Andrew Stone, the founder of Bitcoin Unlimited, was re-elected as Lead Developer by unanimous vote. In his submission, Stone emphasized his vision for guiding BU through Nexa’s continued evolution, including its first halving event and deeper penetration into the Web3 application space. His re-election ensures leadership continuity during a period of significant technological and infrastructural development.
Welcoming New Members to Bitcoin Unlimited
Four new members were successfully elected, each bringing valuable skills and experience to the organization:
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BUIP213: vgrunner – A senior software engineer with extensive work in SaaS, Web3, and Nexa infrastructure. His contributions include libnexa-ts, Docker containers, and the Otoplo wallet.
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BUIP214: yendy – A Full Stack Engineer with a strong background in UI/UX design and data science. Recent contributions include the Nexa.org rebuild and Tokadex DEX UI development.
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BUIP216: DonAlucard – Nexa’s Visual Manager, with achievements in branding, NFT design, event organization, and public engagement strategies, including Nexa’s listing on Biconomy.
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BUIP217: Shek – A business development strategist with a decade of experience in organizational design, ecosystem marketing, and DevRel. Her recent initiatives include Nexa’s brand refresh, event representation, and strategic infrastructure planning.
Their elections mark a strategic expansion of BU’s expertise across development, design, marketing, and business development disciplines.
Looking Ahead: A Cohesive Vision for BU and Nexa
This round of BUIPs reflects a cohesive and forward-looking vision for Bitcoin Unlimited. By combining technical enhancements (like the Nexa Wallet SDK) with governance refinements (such as the self-insurance policy) and infusing the organization with new members, BU is well-positioned to navigate the next phase of its growth.
Bitcoin Unlimited remains committed to its democratic, member-driven governance structure, where each vote directly shapes the development and direction of the organization.
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