[Bitcoin-development] BIP 21 (modification BIP 20)

[Luke-Jr]

On Monday, January 30, 2012 2:13:52 PM Gary Rowe wrote:
> Having closely read the BIP20 proposal, I can see your point. As I see it,
> BIP 20 vs BIP 21 is about standardising on a representation of the "amount"
> field. BIP 20 proposes that "amount" can contain alternative
> representations, clearly defined, whereas BIP 21 requires the use of a
> single representation in decimal notation.
> 
> In my view, BIP 21 still wins since it reduces complexity for the end
> client both at the human and machine level.

If the goal is to reduce complexity, strtol-compatible amount is the answer ;)