<p>This is on the to-do list for the developers.  One proposal is to remove transactions that have been completely spent if they are fairly deep in the block chain (that is, there is minimal chance that a block chain reorganization could occur which would affect the transaction)</p>

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<p>AT what stage will the blockchain be pruned? With more update of bitcoins the blockchain will start growing exponentially making downloading thereof impractical.</p>

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When will the blockchain be pruned?
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# When will the blockchain be pruned?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-12-26)

AT what stage will the blockchain be pruned? With more update of bitcoins the blockchain will start growing exponentially making downloading thereof impractical.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2013-12-26. Score: 1

This is on the to-do list for the developers. One proposal is to remove transactions that have been completely spent if they are fairly deep in the block chain (that is, there is minimal chance that a block chain reorganization could occur which would affect the transaction)


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