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  "summary": "This pull request adds functional test coverage to interface_ipc_mining.py for BlockWaitOptions with feeThreshold set to MAX_MONEY. It verifies that waitNext() ignores mempool fee increases and waits only for block tip updates without redundantly assembling new templates.",
  "problem": "The mining IPC waitNext interface option to skip fee-based template updates lacked functional test coverage, allowing potential regressions in tip-versus-fee update handling to go undetected.",
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    "davidgumberg noted that due to internal 1-second fee ticks and short test sleeps, the initial test passed even without MAX_MONEY working; fixed by adjusting wait times and parameterizing wait_and_do.",
    "jeanpablojp suggested adding an assertion that CreateNewBlock() is not logged to ensure template creation is completely bypassed; addressed in the latest push.",
    "enirox001 suggested consuming the existing mempool fee increase directly instead of sending an additional transaction; addressed in the latest push."
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    "jeanpablojp: 'Approach ACK'",
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      "resolution_evidence": "2026-07-02: 'Ah oops. The counter intuitive thing here is that waitNext() will ignore fee changes in the first second... Took your suggestion with some adjustments.'"
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