Seven major Bitcoin mining pools joined the Stratum V2 Working Group this week. The move includes Antpool, F2pool, and Foundry among others. It signals a shift toward miner-controlled transaction selection.
The Big Players in the Room
Antpool, F2pool, Foundry, Spiderpool, Block Inc., MARA Foundation, and DMND are now part of the effort. These seven represent some of the largest operations in Bitcoin mining. Their collective step isn’t trivial—it’s the biggest single show of support for the protocol yet.
Why This Changes the Game
Stratum V2 hands miners direct control over which transactions get processed. Current setups require external software for that call. Miners can now prioritize transactions based on their own rules. The shift has been discussed for years but never had this kind of backing.
What Happens Now
Other mining pools haven’t said if they’ll join. The working group didn’t share a timeline for full adoption. But with these heavyweights on board, the industry has to pay attention. The next signal will be whether more pools sign on in the coming months.
