Proposed mushy forks percolate up from the bitcoiner group. They bear research and debate, and in the event that they discover ample curiosity, get a Bitcoin Enchancment Proposal (BIP) quantity. From there, they face extra debates, safety opinions, debates, and in addition debates. BIPs that win group consensus (no matter which means) should then be activated as a mushy fork – a mechanism that itself is up for debate.