So, the real question here: how did they do it? From my very limited understanding, it's the witnesses who determine where the steem blochain goes.
Devs could issue a fork, and then the witnesses simply agree to implement it at a given time? But if this was the case, why haven't we heard of this plan at all? surely the witnesses must have discussed this before reaching a consensus, right?
Would love to have an explanation or a link on how they did it so smoothly!
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I think with Steem, the block size is simply a parameter that the witnesses set, the same as how they control the interest rate paid on holding SBD. Since that functionality is already inbuilt, no forks are required. Each witness just makes their changes independently and the blockchain dynamically adjusts, possibly with an average value that reflects the overall consensus. (I could be wrong on some points, I invite correction from any witnesses!)
Hmm I understand better now, thanks!
The witnesss's set the block size. With witness consensus it can change. There was a problem with the 65K block size, Witness's heard your voice and we changed it to make Steemit better..
Alot of witnesses were up and chatting about this first thing earlier, and you guys made your voices heard.. Great Job Steeminas!!!!!!