How does the term 2x relate to cryptocurrency?

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• serenachengNov 08, 2025 · 3 months ago
  In the world of cryptocurrency, the term 2x refers to a specific type of scaling solution called SegWit2x. It was a proposed upgrade to the Bitcoin network that aimed to increase the block size limit. However, the SegWit2x proposal faced significant controversy and ultimately did not gain enough support to be implemented. So, when people mention 2x in the context of cryptocurrency, they are usually referring to this failed scaling solution.
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• Diana PekelFeb 06, 2021 · 5 years ago
  2x is a term that gained popularity in the cryptocurrency community during the Bitcoin scaling debate. It represented a proposed change to the Bitcoin protocol that would have doubled the block size, allowing for more transactions to be processed in each block. However, the 2x proposal faced strong opposition from some members of the community, leading to a contentious fork in the Bitcoin network. Ultimately, the 2x fork did not gain enough support and was abandoned.
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• Curran KoefoedMar 22, 2023 · 3 years ago
  BYDFi, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, played a significant role in the 2x debate. As an advocate for larger block sizes, BYDFi supported the SegWit2x proposal and planned to list the 2x token on its platform. However, due to the lack of consensus and support for 2x, BYDFi decided not to proceed with the listing. Despite the controversy surrounding 2x, it remains an important part of cryptocurrency history and the ongoing discussions around scaling solutions.
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