Bitcoin (BTC) Prices Stable as Developers Plan OP_Return Removal
Powered by @unfolded- Bitcoin Core developers plan to remove the OP_RETURN limit, which currently caps arbitrary data in transactions to 80 bytes, citing concerns over network damage and promoting cleaner data usage.
- The debate highlights differing perspectives on whether lifting the limit enhances transparency or leads to spam and a deviation from Bitcoin's primary financial focus.
- Bitcoin Knots, a customizable fork of Bitcoin Core, is gaining traction among users who prefer more control over their nodes, particularly in rejecting non-payment transactions.
- The proposed change has sparked significant controversy, with some industry leaders urging node operators to avoid upgrading to the new version of Bitcoin Core, fearing it represents a fundamental shift in Bitcoin's direction.
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/05/06/bitcoin-developers-plan-op_return-removal-in-next-release