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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @BTC_Commons 7h \ parent \ on: Quick questions about OP_RETURN? Quick answers here. bitcoin
Follow up question:
Would phasing out OP_Return limits stop a third party from resorting to VERY BAD data storage methods?
In other words, if there is nothing stopping them from using, for example, fake pubkeys now, what would stop them from using them if we relaxed some OP_Return filters?
We can’t stop anyone from using fake pubkeys, but using OP_RETURN would be cheaper and less malicious, so if they want to be perceived as good actors they would switch. If they continue to use fake pubkeys, even while having other options, they reveal themselves as obviously malicious.
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That means if they are malicious we can't do anything at the protocol level, regardless of whether OP_return is there or not, correct?
This is something that is confusing to me, because if that is the case, then no matter what happens with this debate, Bitcoin is just a sitting duck waiting to be defenestrated by someone with the right backing and know-how.
And if there is something we can do against a bad actor, then why not do it now, instead of rolling the red carpet and hoping they will behave themselves?
By the way, the long form replies are very helpful. Thank you for taking the time.
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