OP_CTV
Protocol Upgrade
Opcode
OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY (OP_CTV), proposed in BIP-119, is a covenant opcode enforcing transaction structure constraints, enabling payment channels, vaults, and congestion control. Actively discussed since 2020, it’s tested on signet with growing developer support for activation.
Status & Details
Testnet
BIP Reference
BIP-119
Impact Areas
Programmability
Security