
The OP_RETURN War: Who Controls Bitcoin w/ Bitcoin Mechanic
What Bitcoin Did
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Bitcoin's Data Dilemma: Spam vs. Utility
This chapter explores the controversy surrounding the use of Bitcoin for non-monetary data storage, highlighting the historical debates on transactions, art, and the potential for spam. It discusses the transformative Taproot upgrade, which enabled arbitrary data insertion and its implications for network integrity and node responsibilities. The conversation raises critical questions about the balance between innovation and the operational standards of the Bitcoin network.
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