Bitcoin community divided over core developers latest update
A statement from 31 Bitcoin core developers advocates for a hands-off approach to Bitcoin's usage, acknowledging that the network may be utilized for non-monetary purposes. The developers assert that they cannot impose mandates on software or policies, emphasizing that Bitcoin is defined by its users. The letter addresses ongoing debates about spam inscriptions and recent changes allowing larger transaction data segments, which some view as enabling non-financial use cases. Critics, including JAN3 CEO Samson Mow, argue that the developers are facilitating spam. Supporters like Casa founder Jameson Lopp defend the statement as a necessary unified message. The developers aim to improve transaction relay by predicting mined transactions and expediting block propagation, despite dissenting opinions on the implications of these goals.
