Signalling is not necessary, miners can just activate
The answer is URSF.
User Resisted Soft Fork
"For now I've set up a ##ursf channel on Libera IRC to monitor developments and discuss working on an additional release that if run may ultimately reject blocks that signal for CTV."
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Discussion
I don't understand. Do we not need URSF to refuse MASF? Would you please explain more?
My point is that the miners don't care if there's a URSF. They only need 51% hash power to enforce a soft fork.
What if we assume that all verify nodes are URSF nodes? Wouldn't miners abandon MASF? This is why it looks like hardfork to me.
All you would achieve with a URSF is a chain split, and your side would likely end up like B-cash
I understand URSF will make chain split. I think it is just OK. I believe miner's side would become a B-cash likely chain.
How can we refuse MASF without chain split?
If the miners want to do it, your only option is to fork off, but why do expect your fork would win?
I admit that it can be my wishful thinking. But, isn't it a better option than just let them go softfork and do nothing? Let me know what should I do, if I don't want to see ugly softfork.