🧩 Bitcoin Developer Funding in Crisis 🧩
Dennis Porter, co‑founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, has publicly announced he's ending financial support for Bitcoin Core developers—after helping raise over $200,000 for their projects .
Why? Porter has “lost confidence” in the team, citing disagreements over recent protocol decisions—especially around the OP_RETURN data limits .
🔎 Why it matters:
Bitcoin Core recently removed its 80‑byte OP_RETURN cap, allowing up to 4 MB per output. Supporters argue it boosts utility; critics see it as opening the door to “blockchain bloat” .
Network diversity is already shifting: Core’s node share has dropped from ~98% to ~88%, as alternatives like Bitcoin Knots gain ground .
💬 Weigh in:
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💸 Should community‑funded voices hold developers accountable? ✅ Yes / ❌ No
📦 Does expanding data use threaten Bitcoin’s focus as “sound money”? ❗Agree / ❗Disagree
💡 Is it time to explore alternative dev teams or clients beyond Core? ⚙️ Let's discuss
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