The Bitcoin community is at odds over a proposed limit change for the network’s OP_RETURN functionality, a contentious issue with significant potential ramifications. If implemented, this change could influence transaction fees, block space usage, and even shift miner incentives. 80-byte OP_RETURN limits are set to be removed in a future Bitcoin Core release, leading to both supporters and opponents raising concerns. Greg Sanders, Blockstream Engineer, proposes the removal of this limit, arguing it would align behavior with Bitcoin’s financial focus and reduce network abuse. However, Luke Dashjr opposes this move, citing potential for increased spam and diverging from Bitcoin’s core principles. The debate centers on the balance between Bitcoin’s intended use as a monetary system and its exploration of non-monetary applications.