Bitcoin Core’s joint statement issued on June 6, 2025, triggered widespread debate within the Bitcoin community over transaction spam, fee dynamics, and the cryptocurrency’s intended use

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A debate has erupted among the Bitcoin community over a joint statement released by 31 Bitcoin Core developers on June 6.

A collective statement from 31 Bitcoin core developers has sparked a global debate among Bitcoiners after suggesting a hands-off approach to how the network is used, amid ongoing controversy over non-monetary use cases.