The expansion of the OP_RETURN data limit in Bitcoin Core 30 has divided Bitcoin developers and users over whether the network should remain focused on censorship-resistant financial transactions or evolve into a platform supporting broader data-driven and privacy-enhancing applications

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The move has stirred strong feelings across the community, with debates touching on freedom, fees, and the very purpose of Bitcoin.
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