In a universe where public discussions can last longer than a Vogon poetry reading, Bitcoin Core has decided to merge a rather controversial code. This code, which lifts the guardrails on nonfinancial data transactions, has sparked a debate hotter than a supernova about the future of the project. Who knew digital currency could be so dramatic? 🚀
Bitcoin Core Finally Merges Data Carrier Changes, Sets Limits as Deprecated
In a move that has left many scratching their heads (and possibly their cats), Bitcoin Core, the leading implementation of full node software for Bitcoin, has made a final decision. This decision involves lifting the existing filters to allow users to include nonfinancial transactions in the blockchain. Because why not? It’s not like we need to keep things simple! 😅
The changes merged and set to be implemented in the upcoming release (scheduled for next October, because who doesn’t love a good cliffhanger?) will lift the default data carrier size limitation from a measly 80 bytes to an unlimited size for OP_RETURN. Yes, you heard that right—unlimited! But don’t worry, users can still set this limit manually, though the option is now deprecated. It’s like being told you can have all the cake you want, but the cake is going to be taken away next week. 🎂
This bold move has sparked a series of reactions from the opposition, who are not exactly thrilled. Ocean Mining’s Bitcoin Mechanic has declared that all defenses against the dreaded ‘fiat-creep’ infection have crumbled like a poorly constructed sandcastle. He’s calling on bitcoiners to become the last line of defense. No pressure, right? 🏰
He stated:
If they (bitcoiners) fail to recognize what’s going on and continue on the Core path, then the foundation will have rotted out and the fate sealed. Bitcoin can survive malicious devs acting against nodes in theory. But in practice? Well, that’s a different story! 📖
Before this, JAN3 CEO Samson Mow had raised alarms about these changes, stressing that Bitcoin Core had become “a risk to Bitcoin.” Because, of course, what’s a little risk among friends? 🤷♂️
In May, Mow highlighted that the discussion around this topic signaled the need for a fork of the software to appear. “If there is economic power saying bitcoin is money, then this is how you could show it,” he stressed, stating that this new fork of the Core project would “provide a different way forward.” A fork? Sounds delicious! 🍴
This fork would be funded by grants to developers, who would remain anonymous. Because who doesn’t love a little mystery in their life? 🕵️♂️
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2025-06-10 11:59