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Bitcoin Core developers decide to remove OP_RETURN limit

Controversial unilateral decision

An upcoming update in the Bitcoin network removes the traditional limit on OP_RETURN outputs, opening the door for including larger data in a more efficient way, amid a split in the Bitcoin community regarding this controversial step.

Controversial change in the Bitcoin protocol

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

"Many users find this change undesirable for multiple 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 there is something clear now: there is no consensus at this moment regarding the OP_RETURN issue."

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