That feels unfair, I didn't say I didn't want to talk to you because you were a "normal node runner". I indicated that your answer did not match the topic I asked about. I get that people don't like data in the blockchain—I'm not excited about that either—but I've already heard all about that for the past two weeks. Here, I'm specifically trying to I understand why people argue that OP_RETURN transactions make nodes more expensive to run. I don't get where that is coming from or what the line of thought is.

Replies (1)

MethFred's avatar
MethFred 8 months ago
the issue from the normie side is pushing changes on node runners and taking away config options. this started getting on people's radar when the inscription spam kept going on and on with no action taken. op_return as is today is fine but increasing the limit just invites more spam and more cost. this is what upset everyone. as far as op_return existing at all, yeah those people are unserious or not informed. thank you for being patient with me in your responses, this spam debate has everyone worked up, including me with having a lot of skin in the game for Bitcoin's success.