Bitcoin Core’s decision to remove the OP_RETURN limit has ignited fierce debate within the crypto ecosystem. The change, aimed at modernizing network practices, has drawn both support and criticism from key industry figures.
- The OP_RETURN limit removal aims to modernize Bitcoin's policy by reflecting actual miner behavior and reducing incentives for harmful data workarounds.
- Critics argue the change risks diluting Bitcoin's monetary purity, with Bitcoin Knots maintainer Luke Dashjr calling it 'utter insanity.'
- The debate occurs alongside growing momentum for protocol upgrades like OP_CAT, which could expand Bitcoin's programmability for DeFi applications.
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