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Bitcoin Core developers decide to remove the OP_RETURN limit

Controversial unilaterally

An anticipated update in the Bitcoin network removes the traditional limit on OP_RETURN outputs, opening the door to including larger data in a more efficient way, amid a divide in the Bitcoin community over this controversial step.

Controversial change in the Bitcoin protocol

Samson Mow said in a post on platform X on May 5 defending Bitcoin:

"Many users find this change undesirable for various reasons,"

and added that users "can simply refuse the update and stay on version 29.0 or use another version of the network."

Some criticized the proposal for being put forward without a clear consensus process or actual voting. Martin Bent, managing partner at Ten31 Fund, said:

"I think one thing is clear now: there is no consensus at this moment on the OP_RETURN issue."

Others also expressed concern that this change could marginalize the core financial use of Bitcoin, raising questions about potential undisclosed conflicts of interest.