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The Evolution of OP_CAT in Bitcoin
The chapter traces the history of OP_CAT in Bitcoin, from its inclusion in the original source code to the removal by Satoshi due to technical issues and memory usage concerns. It explores the implications of OP_CAT's removal, discusses the technical aspects of Bitcoin's script interpreter, and delves into the potential risks and benefits of features like CAT and covenants in Bitcoin transactions.