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There's been much debate about how much mining pool support matters, and how much power the Segwit2x group has over decision-making.

Some bitcoin developers argue that users don't follow mining pools, rather, mining pools chase cryptocurrencies that are the most profitable, typically those with the most users and demand.

Bitcoin cash, the cryptocurrency that split from bitcoin on August 1, provides an interesting and complex case study. Mining pools, such as ViaBTC, arguably played a big role in launching the cryptocurrency, yet most mining pools only seem to be mining bitcoin cash to make a profit.

But the allegation is Segwit2x is still pushing the narrative that miner support is necessary, arguing that because so much mining power supports its change (roughly 85% now with F2Pool and Slush Pool out), it's the correct decision for the future of bitcoin.

Disclosure: CoinDesk is a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which helped organize the Segwit2x agreement, and has an ownership stake in BTCC.