Bitcoin Core developer Gloria Zhao has resigned from her role and revoked her PGP key after six years as a maintainer. She focused on mempool policy and transaction relay. Zhao helped implement BIP 331 and BIP 431, improving fee bumping and reducing censorship. Her work was funded by Brink, HRF, and Spiral. She mentored new contributors and co-ran the Bitcoin Core PR Review Club.

Zhao’s departure follows public disputes between Bitcoin Core and Knots over OP_RETURN limits. In 2025, she deleted her X account amid personal attacks. Some celebrated her resignation, while others criticized the treatment she received. Critics called the situation tragic and set a terrible precedent. Chris Seedor called it sad and pathetic.

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