The Bitcoin community debates the removal of an 80-byte cap on OP_RETURN in the upcoming Bitcoin Core v30 release. Some accuse developers of corporate influence, while others argue it’s outside Bitcoin’s scope. Satoshi Nakamoto raised a similar debate in 2010. Miners adjust software based on financial incentives, complicating enforcement of rules. Users quickly released a patch for Bitcoin Core without standard checks. The OP_RETURN debate reflects pressure from corporate interests for more onchain data storage.

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