“NACK. The goals of transaction relay listed are basically all wrong. Predicting what will be mined is a centralizing goal. Expecting spam to be mined is defeatism. Helping spam propagate is harmful,” Dashjr posted on X (Twitter).
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Bitcoin Core Faces Criticism Over Transaction Relay Policy
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Supporters of the expanded OP_RETURN data limit in Bitcoin Core 30 see it as useful for decentralized identity and messaging, while critics argue it encourages blockchain abuse
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Bitcoin Core also faced backlash for its transaction relay policy, accused by critics such as Luke Dashjr of facilitating spam and undermining Bitcoin's decentralization
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Luke Dashjr, a veteran Bitcoin developer, consistently opposed the decision to remove the 80-byte OP_RETURN limit in Bitcoin Core 30, suggesting users either avoid upgrading or adopt alternatives like Bitcoin Knots
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