Yes , of course . In my hypothesis , I interpreted the OP ' s segwit failed to activate as meaning that we have passed the late 2017 activation deadline . Then , of course , miners are free to do whatever they want . They can forceactivate next month , but in that case I would be a bit worried for the political collusion that such a fact would indicate . <| sep |> Props to you . I do the same ! It ' s always best to be patient and listen <| sep |> The irony is the same people who are yelling McCarthyism because people pointed out well documented ties between Trump and Russia are doing exactly what McCarthy did by accusing people of being involved in this . Member of the elite ? Pedophile . Question the logic of pizzagate ? Pedophile .