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The Great OP_RETURN Liberation: Bitcoin Core Finally Breaks Free from Its Own Artificial Shackles
After more than a decade of self-imposed restrictions and political theater, Bitcoin Core is finally preparing to remove one of its most counterproductive policy limitations. Pull Request #32406, which removes the default 80-byte OP_RETURN size limit, represents far more than a technical adjustment—it’s a symbolic victory over the ideological purists who have spent years strangling […]
Read MoreBitcoin Core Devs Ignite Spam Wars Over Blockchain’s Purpose
Spam Wars: Bitcoin Core Devs Spark Fury Over Blockchain’s True Calling Bitcoin, the pioneer of decentralized currency, finds itself embroiled in yet another fierce showdown that could redefine its trajectory. On June 6, 2025, a coalition of 31 Bitcoin Core developers released a statement asserting their neutral position on non-monetary uses of the blockchain—such as […]
Read MoreBitcoin Core Removes OP_RETURN Limit: Network Efficiency or Protocol Risk?
Bitcoin Core to Remove OP_RETURN Limit: A Step Forward or a Misstep? Bitcoin Core developers have announced a significant change in the upcoming software release: the removal of the 80-byte limit on OP_RETURN transaction outputs. This decision, made public by Bitcoin developer Gregory Sanders on May 5, has sparked a heated debate within the crypto […]
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