Where is the case made that the op_return limit needs to change? Is there one? If so why does it not get circulated and the attention compared to the no change case?
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Bitcoin Core 30’s OP_RETURN limit increase to ~100KB sparks debate.
Dangers:
• Blockchain bloat risks centralization by straining node resources.
• Spam transactions could clog mempools.
• Legal risks from illegal data storage.
• Deviates from Bitcoin’s monetary focus.
Benefits:
• Enables larger proofs, sidechains, and privacy tools.
• Reduces UTXO bloat from workarounds.
• Aligns policy with consensus rules.
• User-configurable limits.
Clear-Headed Assessment: Dangers outweigh benefits. Increased centralization, spam, and legal risks threaten Bitcoin’s core mission as decentralized money. Benefits like flexibility are minor and better addressed off-chain. Defaults matter, and this could normalize data bloat, risking node wars and regulatory issues.