Discuss: The 1st September Stress Test for BCH - should ALSO include BTC

So I wanted a healthy discussion on the upcoming stress test, the arguments for and against. Please comment below and share your thoughts, if you agree or disagree

I think overall it will be interesting to see what happens either way.

Firstly: If I am PAYING a FEE to use a Network to conduct a transaction (which is the objective and entire existence of the network). It is NOT spam. What's the point of anyone using the network then on a glass level, if we truly want a currency?

Arguments For

Comparablity

BCH target is aroung 5 milliom transactions on a day.

But what does this actually prove? - It can handle 5m on-chain tx, so what?

It HAS to be compared and benchmarked against BTC to make the results meaningful and directly comparable.

Fees:

Given how back in December 2017 BTC fees rose to betwen $10-$50, when transactions hit 450k.

If the target for BTC is 2.5m tx Given my limited technical knowledge, - will BTC be able to handle that No/maybe/yes?

It seems unlikely, and fees, I believe are 'likely' to rise.

Awareness:

Overall this will ultimately PROVE and confirm, how since December 2017 BTC is nowhere near close to BCH and that fees are STILL a big issue, after 10 months. Then people can realise, how there haven't been any significant improvements on and BTC has its limitations.

Agreements against:

It will require significant investment

It will require additional time and effort

Risk of BCH not meeting 5m tx, if focus is directed away.

I strongly think the benefits outweigh the risks and long term it will help BCH grow and bring more awareness

Disclaimer: I actually am active in and hold Nano, but have a interest and hope BCH does well and proves a point.

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