Since several independent clients (I know at least libcoin and BitcoinJS) aim to implement JSON-RPC APIs which are either a superset of the original client's or have at least some compatible functions, I think you can make a case for including JSON-RPC API calls within the domain of BIPs.

In this instance the BIP aims to create a common protocol between different clients, miners, mining proxies and pools. That's a lot of software, so standardization definitely seems like a good idea and I can't think of a reason not to use the BIP process.

I have some comments on the content of the BIP, but since this thread is more of a meta-discussion I'll wait until the BIP is officially proposed.

On 3/2/2012 7:51 PM, Amir Taaki wrote:

Hi,

I got sent this BIP:

https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/BIP_DRAFT:_getmemorypool#JSON-RPC_Method:_getmemorypool

What is your opinion on this? Is it BIP related?

It is a implementation-specific non-bitcoin-protocol proposal. My understanding of BIPs is that

they apply across bitcoin implementations and largely focus on the most generic use-cases

(like the URIs) and the protocol. Things which affect all clients, and allow the system to function

as a united whole.

That BIPs especially focus on the protocol, and that something like this is outside the mandate

of the BIP process.

For instance, we could imagine a future scenario. Bitcoin-Qt is currently based off bitcoind's

codebase. However wumpus built the client in mind with an abstraction layer to enable multiple

backends (a good design). In our hypothetical situation, there are 3 different backend codebases

using Bitcoin-Qt. I do not think a proposal to mandate a changing to Bitcoin-Qt's abstraction

layer or a change in the UI placement would be appropriate BIP material.

OTOH, many clients do need to make use of URIs and the BIP process is totally correct, as it

standardises a behaviour which is needed for interoperability of the network and community.

Thoughts?
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