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The Bitcoin Softfork That Tried to Police “Junk Data” — And Why It’s Already Failing

Brandon Black - July 14, 2026

Bitcoin’s real power is that anyone willing to pay fees can write to the ledger. BIP-110’s backers want to change that for data-heavy transactions. The backlash reveals what’s truly at stake.

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Bitcoin Core or Bitcoin Knots: What The OP_RETURN Debate Is Actually About

Aaron van Wirdum - October 6, 2025

The OP_RETURN debate splits Bitcoin users: Bitcoin Core 30.0 supports bigger OP_RETURNs, while Bitcoin Knots pushes back, fearing spam, rising fees, and regulatory risks.