“OP_RETURN outputs greater than 83 bytes will increase significantly, UTXO bloat will keep getting worse and there will be more garbage on the chain.” he said.
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Bitcoin Core Developers Spark Controversy with OP_RETURN Policy Overhaul
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The removal of the OP_RETURN data limit in Bitcoin Core 30 has prompted criticism over potential network spam, centralization risks, and erosion of Bitcoin's founding principles, while advocates point to benefits such as cleaner UTXO sets and expanded programmability
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Critics of the decision to remove the 80-byte OP_RETURN limit in Bitcoin Core 30 argue that Bitcoin should remain a minimalist financial protocol, warning that enabling extensive data storage dilutes its primary function as money
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Prominent Bitcoin advocate Jimmy Song criticized the update, stating it will significantly increase “garbage” data on the blockchain and worsen UTXO bloat
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