Bitcoin Core Expands Data Storage Limits, Sparking Developer Backlash

Bitcoin’s development team has lifted a 80-byte limit on transaction outputs, allowing for up to 4MB of data per transaction using OP_RETURN fields. This change is part of version 30 of Bitcoin Core and marks a significant shift in how the cryptocurrency handles non-financial information. The move addresses mining centralization concerns while also sparking debate about the long-term impact of this expansion on Bitcoin’s core purpose as a peer-to-peer payment system.