Bitcoin Core developers have decided to eliminate the 80-byte limit on transaction data in the upcoming network upgrade. The previous restriction was intended to signal the need for careful usage of block space for non-payment data and was deemed outdated due to the emergence of workaround methods. The new update will allow for any number of OP_RETURN outputs, which enable data storage on the blockchain without affecting the unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs). Concerns have been raised by some community members regarding the decision-making process and the implications for Bitcoin’s primary function as a financial tool. While the proposal received mixed support, it aims to enhance network efficiency and better align with current usage patterns. The community is divided, with critics arguing it could diminish Bitcoin's utility as a payment mechanism and hinting at possible conflicts of interest in the proposal's deliberation.

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