@ 21335073:a244b1ad

Everything ok? I havent seen you around in a bit.

@ fd5989dd:76823f10

:purple_hugging:

@ 7776c32d:45558888

They're glowies

@ 681ec9c0:fe78b4e7

The interesting thing is not that Kagi stole a march on Google, market cap of $2.97 trillion It's that they also totally embarrassed Microsoft, market cap $3.11 trillion, supposedly Google's primary competitor Neither have improved user search experience in the last 10 years Sales departments and advertising revenue taking over markets and destroying the product are a big problem with big capitalism nostr:nevent1qqsvdcpq7m905yh9eqjga5umt67lffwpput4xhw4gs9rgmkqcsw6c9cpz3mhxw309akx7cmpd35x7um58g6rsd3e9upzq6q7e8qrw2urkz2r3p35py4lf0udpygvgvhghp7204ezetl83d88qvzqqqqqqy3xne3e

@ 681ec9c0:fe78b4e7

Thanks!

@ e2ccf7cf:26c1c8eb

Way better

@ 9c5d08b2:867f67c1

Denmark's economy is booming on drug exports — Trump's tariffs threat won't slow it down https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/15/trumps-pharma-tariffs-threat-wont-slow-denmark-down.html

@ 9c5d0bcc:4787ce5e

Trump administration seeks to deport Russian scientist: Lawyer https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/trump-administration-seeks-to-deport-russian-scientist-lawyer/articleshow/121177446.cms

@ 571803e6:5fd93cda

Success

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

Can The US-China Tariff De-Escalation Send Bitcoin, Ethereum To New Highs? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-china-tariff-escalation-send-180116867.html

@ 681ec9c0:fe78b4e7

Test image upload https://haven.tealeaf.dev/0187e9f7d12dfd2d559b139eea6868ef204580885eca29237647ad2fda146f69.jpg

@ d4bad8c2:b57136de

hey. same page. 🫂

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

Daimler Truck Holdings Cuts Full-Year Guidance https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/daimler-truck-holdings-cuts-full-year-guidance-ab6a972e?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

@ 3bf0c63f:aefa459d

ahahah

@ 681ec9c0:fe78b4e7

Made by https://bsky.app/profile/tree.fail

@ 571803e6:5fd93cda

https://image.nostr.build/f63b340694721d4b4ff4df5e66b6305dc682c2f49b27676648ffe479db445224.gif

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

Gold Gains on Inflation and U.S.-China Questions https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-051325/card/gold-gains-on-inflation-and-u-s-china-questions-tdBRqIpHtecj5xBc4SrA?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

7 Clever Ways Banks Can Help You Achieve Your Investment Goals https://finance.yahoo.com/news/7-clever-ways-banks-help-180016952.html

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

Wall Street Watchdog Is ‘Confident’ Constitutional Challenge to Its Existence Will Fail https://www.barrons.com/advisor/articles/finra-constitutional-challenge-alpine-1c9bac56?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

@ 9fb9314f:2fe781d8

Gn

@ 2aadfb8a:b3abfdcd

Bubbles 🫧 you say … I want Jack back I miss him so much https://image.nostr.build/cfc3c275e161eaf47a1130dabff4697e119a7d3459e49a76edfb2188b4244b14.jpg

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

Why Plug Power Stock Crashed Today https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-plug-power-stock-crashed-175605967.html

@ c9598169:7c19e7c4

They look like giant bubble in the universe 🫧

@ 9727846a:00a18d90

党内只有斗争，监督只是斗争的手段罢了。

@ 2aadfb8a:b3abfdcd

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@ 63fe6318:330504ed

lol had to add nsec login because no amber on iOS, but I’ll add bunker login later

@ 66675158:1b644430

This is why you need privacy! That's terrying

@ c7acabf1:d8f05180

You don't mind what? You like Satanism?

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

Adidas warns US customers will soon pay more for its shoes as company runs up against Trump’s ‘tariff wall’ https://finance.yahoo.com/news/adidas-warns-us-customers-soon-190000264.html

@ a80fc4a7:dc80ebd1

I don’t mind, it sounds good .

@ 98de3e4c:849315e5

一个亿也就是动动手的事

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

iOS testflight should be live now https://testflight.apple.com/join/5Qh7mfvU nostr:nevent1qqs8wc2g2dk2rq9sgnn97qgz430zwnt292cnhpp3kvc5hf8yd2admtspqqpzqcl7vvvdckzc8nlpdqg0smwsncvtl4m240py5qypec59dues2p8dqvzqqqqqqy4v2j22

@ 1928ee35:d70d9a2b

GM! ☕ Have a relaxing sleep! 🤙

@ 0f22be65:b4b0c03d

Krisplanen för Biden: Rullstol och gympaskor PLUS Joe Bidens fysik försämrades radikalt under 2023 och 2024. Till slut tvingades ex-presidentens stab ta fram en krisplan. Läs mer: https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/4Be5MV/krisplanen-for-joe-biden-efter-halsolarmet

@ 681ec9c0:fe78b4e7

I mean the day-to-day variability Prior to end of August you've got an eyeball variance of +/- 500 per day at the 95% confidence interval, superimposed on a linear trend That started in January and lasted for 8 months https://i.nostr.build/Ob9JcteETwEQPzM8.jpg Then there's a step change to +/- 7,000 per day superimposed on I don't even know wtf to call that, which lasted about 2 months Now it looks like we're back to +/- 500 I can't think of a reasonable model of human behaviour that would produce 10-fold step changes in variance

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

javascript sucks

@ ebb93aa6:7d9e5f6f

YES 🫦 This is the best sexy profile on #nostr

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC2eSujzrUY

@ 8925425a:70dddd1c

法西斯纳粹是打着左倾的标语行极右之事

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

Saudi Arabia Is Buying More U.S. Weapons. Why Defense Stocks Are Falling. https://www.barrons.com/articles/defense-stocks-lockheed-northrop-saudi-weapons-deal-39c1c2e8?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

UnitedHealth Places New Bet on Old CEO Who Made It a Giant https://www.wsj.com/health/stephen-hemsley-unitedhealth-group-ceo-071e505c?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

@ 0f22be65:b4b0c03d

Läckta uppgifter: Därför vågade inte Putin säga nej direkt PLUS Beskedet dröjde till sista stund. Men enligt läckta uppgifter visste Putin hela tiden att han inte skulle åka till… Läs mer: https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/KMmQQy/lackta-uppgifter-darfor-ar-putin-radd-for-trump

@ 0f22be65:b4b0c03d

Stopp i tågtrafiken i morgonrusningen Ett elfel orsakar stopp i tågtrafiken mellan Laxå och Hallsberg på torsdagsmorgonen, uppger SJ. Problemet uppstod vid 5. Läs mer: https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/mP97WL/stopp-i-tagtrafiken-i-morgonrusningen

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

Published v.0.4.0 of zap.stream app with todays changes, going to setup iOS testflight today maybe ill drop a link later for that.. # Added - Chat raids - Stream info card to display summary / cards - Follow / Unfollow buttons on stream info card and chat modal card # Fixed - Unfocus chat when sending message - Filter non-hls streams **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/nostrlabs-io/zap-stream-flutter/compare/v0.3.0...v0.4.0

@ 4e2bac77:7f4acc7b

美国人麻疹都要打疫苗，药物滥用非常严重。药厂和他们的游说团体是鼓励这种滥用的，因为这样可以赚大钱

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

No, but it makes you wonder if we should be eating these things at all

@ 30876140:cffb1126

Well *you* might be free, but Nintendo sure ain't

@ 9c5d006c:e0e4eeb7

Forget SUVs: Minivans are having a renaissance—and they’ve never been this plush https://fortune.com/europe/2025/05/15/forget-suvs-minivans-renaissance-plush-china-mpv/

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

Im eating a salt lamp atm

@ 30758536:553a48f2

Exactly

@ 4eb88310:2e055d6d

That chart is only in 5k increments. It checks out.

@ c47e92dd:5c577873

GM hello morning! Ready to conquer the day?

@ dab9562a:ba18162e

it will take time imho & diff. is on the user. I check the funbox often cuz it helps me handling time. t-y 4 sharing tf!

@ f03df3d4:a4d4f676

Block 896784 1 - high priority 1 - medium priority 1 - low priority 1 - no priority 1 - purging #bitcoinfees #mempool

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

So if I just east salt directly what am I enhancing the taste of? My mouth?

@ 82178f6b:445b9ff1

GM fren

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

Cisco Enters AI Partnership With Saudi Arabia https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/cisco-enters-ai-partnership-with-saudi-arabia-b3b3cc58?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

@ e7bf8dad:839ef3db

Block 896781 3 - high priority 1 - medium priority 1 - low priority 1 - no priority 1 - purging #bitcoinfees #mempool

@ 7a78fbfe:48e76288

❤️

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

Whats up with salt, some foods have no taste without it... like is it just the salt that tastes good or what?

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

Pushed v0.3.0 of zap.stream app with todays improvements: # Added - Stream goals rendering / zapping - Auto-update stream info (viewers/title) while on stream page # Changed - Chat message modal design (Icons open reactions/zaps) - Performance of stream lists and chat (ListView) # Fixed - Login state after restarting app **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/nostrlabs-io/zap-stream-flutter/compare/v0.2.2...v0.3.0

@ c1e6505c:02b3157e

🤣

@ f03df3d4:a4d4f676

Block 896781 3 - high priority 1 - medium priority 1 - low priority 1 - no priority 1 - purging #bitcoinfees #mempool

@ ff18165a:dd7ca7f0

This is how the Spice Girls picked out which one was which.

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

Pushed a new version of zap.stream v0.2.2, lots of important stuff done today! -Chat message parsing (links / mentions) -Chat message zaps / reactions -Chat modal (long press) for zaps / reactions / mute -Top zappers -Login with key -Create new basic account https://github.com/nostrlabs-io/zap-stream-flutter/releases/tag/v0.2.2

@ 4e2bac77:7f4acc7b

不是，极右主张无政府主义

@ 9c5d006c:e0e4eeb7

Wealthy millennials are spending thousands on Jaguar Land Rover monthly subscriptions as flexibility becomes the newest form of luxury https://fortune.com/europe/article/wealthy-millennials-spending-thousands-jaguar-land-rover-monthly-subscriptions-flexibility-becomes-newest-luxury/

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

Yea same for me, not sure why but it will be fixed today

@ 6d088b65:b6a8d5e9

#养基日记 这两天我的基金尤其是纳指100ETF开始回本了，在想着要不要继续留着还是先卖掉一波。还好我前一段时间留了一两支坚持定投，虽然每日买入额度受限也买了一些进来。

@ 9c5d0714:798b2576

What’s Wrong With the Dow? UnitedHealth Stock. https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-051325/card/what-s-wrong-with-the-dow-unitedhealth-stock--B8MAi2FMtXGBHdD0ivKU?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

Actually broken legs every time

@ f03df3d4:a4d4f676

Block 896781 2 - high priority 1 - medium priority 1 - low priority 1 - no priority 1 - purging #bitcoinfees #mempool

@ 681ec9c0:fe78b4e7

That doesn't mean it will survive Survival needs not too few users, not too many users, the right users, the right economic incentives, at the right time "a truly censorship-resistant alternative to Twitter that has a chance of working" https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr nostr:nevent1qqs9thffuq0zvhy7rpkw8yrxdgjccfea9lz6sp26k4z8y0pp6ut5qwqpz4mhxue69uhhwmm59esh57npd4hjumn9wshsygrgrmyuqdetswcfgwyxxsyjha9l35y3p3pjazu8ef7hyt90u795uupsgqqqqqqsfsz5ah

@ 1bc70a01:24f6a411

Why do all old people wear the same types of shoes? Is there an unspoken rule that you must?

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

When I was implementing it I was expecting it to be like nip96 too lol

@ 4fec1e6e:21ed09b4

GM mister

@ 681ec9c0:fe78b4e7

So it turns out #nostr is genius level protocol design nostr:nevent1qqs04vae8cf7aq2wnyv293l0u082q0kzz2kyjud9970r54j29ggv2kcpz4mhxue69uhhwmm59esh57npd4hjumn9wshsygrgrmyuqdetswcfgwyxxsyjha9l35y3p3pjazu8ef7hyt90u795uupsgqqqqqqstmhqev nostr:nevent1qqspr7gvj7y0ar2zxdxu5nzxr604fd6d6h4pale9t5t57v7agvqvs5spz4mhxue69uhhwmm59esh57npd4hjumn9wshsygrgrmyuqdetswcfgwyxxsyjha9l35y3p3pjazu8ef7hyt90u795uupsgqqqqqqsk0cduk nostr:nevent1qqsvxc659eucsxy8w9ev2zvsefpevla5su8zq9uvxx9ksxdfs7c8vyspzemhxue69uhkummnw3ez6un9d3shjtnpwpcz7q3qdq0vnsph9wpmp9pcsc6qj2l5h7xsjyxyxt5tsl986u3v4lncknnsxpqqqqqqzf4dxw0 nostr:nevent1qqspn3cwt3qzqf0sm5ss4j6h6l78lrv3mw2tr5axf9cm3tcpmg6wz9cpzemhxue69uhhwmm59eek7anzd96zu6r0wd6z7q3qwmr34t36fy03m8hvgl96zl3znndyzyaqhwmwdtshwmtkg03fetaqxpqqqqqqz625vqn nostr:nevent1qqs287txfgqapjupqpfhtyypjhpg6pahnfdsc4s5ak69fljq0pxynzqpzemhxue69uhkummnw3ez6un9d3shjtnpwpcz7q3qdq0vnsph9wpmp9pcsc6qj2l5h7xsjyxyxt5tsl986u3v4lncknnsxpqqqqqqzyhy0hl

@ 63fe6318:330504ed

Custom pricing isnt enabled in CA region, upgrades not yet possible for custom pricing. 82% memory is memory assigned to the VM from the host, its not actual consumption inside the VM.

@ 35fb3120:540eaa6e

I asked Grok about the OP-Retun controversy. TLDR: Probably no hard fork. The evidence leans toward increased software diversity, with users potentially adopting alternative clients like Bitcoin Knots or staying on older versions of Bitcoin Core. Do you see parallels between the Bitcoin Core vs. anti-spammers controversy, where Core aligns with large mining pools profiting from non-standard transactions, and federal governments accused of favoring corporate interests to enrich the wealthy? Key Points • Research suggests Bitcoin Core’s decisions may align with large mining pools, potentially benefiting them from non-standard transactions, similar to governments favoring corporations. • The controversy involves debates over OP_RETURN limits, with anti-spammers opposing changes seen as enabling spam, while others see innovation potential. • Parallels exist in power dynamics, but Bitcoin’s decentralized nature and forking ability differ from centralized government systems. • The evidence leans toward some similarities, but contexts and mechanisms vary, making direct comparisons complex. Background Bitcoin Core, the main software for the Bitcoin network, is at the center of a debate over whether to loosen limits on the OP_RETURN function, which allows storing small data in transactions. This has sparked a divide between those who see it as innovation and anti-spammers, like developer Luke Dashjr, who view it as enabling spam and harming the network’s original purpose as electronic cash. Meanwhile, large mining pools, which control significant hashing power, could profit from including more non-standard transactions, potentially aligning with Core’s decisions. This situation is compared to federal governments accused of favoring corporate interests, like through tax breaks or subsidies, to enrich the wealthy. Both scenarios involve powerful entities gaining advantages, but the systems differ significantly. Analysis There are parallels in how decisions might favor powerful groups, but Bitcoin’s decentralized governance, with the ability to fork, contrasts with governments’ centralized control. The motivations also differ: Bitcoin debates are technical and economic, while government policies often involve political and social factors. Conclusion While there are some similarities in power dynamics, the contexts are distinct, making direct comparisons nuanced and complex. Survey Note: Detailed Analysis of Parallels Between Bitcoin Core vs. Anti-Spammers and Government Favoring Corporate Interests This note provides a comprehensive analysis of the parallels between the Bitcoin Core vs. anti-spammers controversy and the accusation that federal governments favor corporate interests to enrich the wealthy. It expands on the key points, offering detailed insights into the controversy, the role of large mining pools, and the comparative dynamics with government policies. The analysis is grounded in recent data and discussions, with a focus on the current state as of May 15, 2025. Understanding the Bitcoin Core vs. Anti-Spammers Controversy The Bitcoin Core vs. anti-spammers controversy revolves around a proposal to remove or loosen the 80-byte limit on the OP_RETURN function in Bitcoin transactions. OP_RETURN is a special output type that allows storing small amounts of data on the blockchain, historically limited to prevent abuse such as spam or excessive data storage. This debate has intensified in recent months, particularly with the rise of Ordinals (NFTs on Bitcoin) and Inscriptions, which use Taproot transactions to embed data, causing network congestion and mempool fragmentation. • Proponents of the Change: Developers like Pieter Wuille and Sjors Provoost argue that removing the limit could reduce issues like UTXO bloat and mempool fragmentation. They see it as a way to accommodate innovative use cases, such as decentralized data storage or token issuance, without compromising the network’s functionality. For example, the proposal, initiated by Peter Todd and supported by Chaincode Labs, aims to allow more efficient data inclusion, as detailed in Bitcoin Core GitHub Proposal. • Opponents (Anti-Spammers): Critics, led by figures like Luke Dashjr, view the proposal as enabling spam and potentially harmful content. Dashjr, a Bitcoin Core developer, has labeled Ordinals a “spam attack” on the network, arguing that loosening data restrictions could degrade the chain’s fungibility, normalize illegal content (e.g., malware, copyright violations), and turn node operators into unwitting hosts. An example cited is an Ordinals team inscribing a Nintendo 64 emulator onto the blockchain, raising intellectual property concerns, as reported in Cointelegraph on Ordinals and Nintendo. • Impact on Network: The debate is reminiscent of the 2023 Ordinals controversy, which caused network congestion, leading to actions like Binance suspending BTC withdrawals in May 2023, as noted in Coindesk on Bitcoin Congestion. This highlights the tension between maintaining Bitcoin’s financial-first purpose and allowing new use cases. Role of Large Mining Pools and Non-Standard Transactions Large mining pools, which control a significant portion of Bitcoin’s hashing power (e.g., FoundryDigital with 171 exahashes in March 2024, per Investopedia on Mining Pools), could potentially benefit from non-standard transactions. Non-standard transactions, such as those with below-standard fees or additional data, are not relayed by default in Bitcoin Core but can be included in blocks by mining pools that loosen relay rules or receive transactions out-of-band. • Profit Motive: Mining pools might profit from including non-standard transactions if they pay higher fees or allow for more data, increasing block rewards. For instance, historical examples like Eligius accepting below-standard fee transactions, as discussed in Bitcoin Stack Exchange on Non-Standard Fees, show how pools can gain an edge. This aligns with the observation that pools dominate block rewards, centralizing control over network security, as noted in Investopedia on Centralized Mining. • Centralization Concerns: The centralization of mining power, with a few pools like AntPool, Foundry, and F2Pool dominating, is seen as a growing issue, undermining Bitcoin’s decentralization. This centralization could mean Core’s decisions, if perceived as favoring these pools, align with their interests, similar to how governments might favor large corporations. Comparative Analysis with Federal Governments Favoring Corporate Interests The accusation that federal governments favor corporate interests to enrich the wealthy often involves policies like tax breaks, subsidies, or deregulation that benefit large corporations at the expense of smaller entities or the public. This can lead to wealth concentration, with the rich getting richer, as seen in debates over corporate tax cuts or fossil fuel subsidies. • Parallels in Power Dynamics: Both scenarios involve decision-makers (Bitcoin Core developers or government officials) making choices that may disproportionately benefit powerful entities (large mining pools or corporations). In Bitcoin, if Core’s proposal to loosen OP_RETURN limits is seen as enabling more profitable transactions for pools, it mirrors how governments might provide tax advantages to corporations. Both cases highlight a tension between maintaining original principles (decentralization in Bitcoin, public interest in government) and allowing changes that benefit specific groups. • Centralization and Control: In Bitcoin, the centralization of mining pools is a concern, as noted in Chainalysis on Crypto Mining Pools, where pools dominate block rewards, reducing competition. Similarly, government policies can centralize economic power in large corporations, reducing market fairness. For example, the dominance of mining pools is compared to corporate monopolies, both reducing decentralization and competition. • Community vs. Elite Interests: In Bitcoin, anti-spammers like Dashjr represent a faction concerned with preserving the network’s integrity as a peer-to-peer cash system, akin to citizens advocating for policies that prioritize public welfare over corporate profits. The 2015 discussion in TechCrunch on Bitcoin Governance highlights how mining pools drive software adoption, taking control from users, similar to how corporate lobbying influences government policy. Key Differences and Nuances While there are parallels, the contexts differ significantly: • Decentralization and Governance: Bitcoin is a decentralized system, and while Core is influential, its decisions are not absolute. If the community disagrees, they can fork the software, creating a new version (e.g., Bitcoin Cash), providing a check on Core’s power, as discussed in Bitcoin Magazine on Governance. In contrast, government systems are centralized, with citizens having limited direct control, and decisions are made through hierarchical processes. • Motivations: In Bitcoin, the debate is primarily technical and economic, focusing on network efficiency and security. Core developers are volunteers, not motivated by profit, but by maintaining functionality, as seen in Coindesk on Bitcoin Developers. In government, motivations can be political (e.g., campaign funding) or ideological (e.g., trickle-down economics), often leading to policies directly benefiting the wealthy. • Scale and Impact: The Bitcoin controversy affects a specific community of users, developers, and miners, with relatively direct mechanisms for dissent. Government policies, however, affect entire populations and economies, with far-reaching consequences that are harder to contest, as seen in general political economy discussions. Conclusion and Implications Research suggests there are parallels between the Bitcoin Core vs. anti-spammers controversy and federal governments favoring corporate interests, particularly in power dynamics where decisions may benefit powerful entities over broader community interests. However, the evidence leans toward these being nuanced comparisons, given the decentralized nature of Bitcoin and its forking ability, contrasting with centralized government systems. The motivations and scales also differ, making direct analogies complex but insightful for understanding power imbalances in both domains. This analysis, as of May 15, 2025, highlights the ongoing tension in Bitcoin between innovation and preservation, mirroring broader societal debates over economic policy and equity. Future developments, such as the adoption of Stratum v2 for mining pool decentralization, as mentioned in River Learn on Mining Pools, could further shape these dynamics. What is the most likely outcome? Key Points • Research suggests the Bitcoin network will likely not hard fork over the OP-Return limit removal, but software diversity may increase. • The controversy is ongoing, with community division and some users considering alternative clients or older versions. • It seems likely that the network will remain unified, as the change is a client software update, not a consensus rule change. Direct Answer The most likely outcome of the Bitcoin Core vs. anti-spammers controversy, especially regarding the removal of the OP-Return limit, is that the Bitcoin network will not split into a hard fork. Instead, we might see more variety in the software used by nodes, with some users sticking to older versions or switching to alternatives like Bitcoin Knots. Background This controversy stems from Bitcoin Core developers deciding to remove an 80-byte limit on OP-Return, which lets transactions store more data. Announced on May 5, 2025, this change aims to modernize the network but has sparked debate, with critics worried it could enable spam and stray from Bitcoin’s original purpose as digital cash. Why No Hard Fork? A hard fork happens when the network’s core rules change in a way that isn’t backward compatible, like the 2017 split that created Bitcoin Cash. However, this OP-Return change is about how the software works, not the rules everyone must follow. Miners can still choose whether to include these transactions, so the network should stay unified. What Might Happen Instead? Some users, like prominent figures Samson Mow and Marty Bent, suggest staying on older versions (e.g., version 29.0) or using Bitcoin Knots, which lets nodes customize what transactions they accept. This could lead to a more diverse ecosystem, with different nodes having their own policies, but the Bitcoin blockchain itself should remain one. Community Reaction The debate is intense, with no clear consensus. Some see the change as innovation, while others fear it could harm Bitcoin’s financial focus. This division might mean more fragmentation in software, but not a network split. In short, research suggests the network will likely stay together, but expect more variety in how nodes operate, reflecting the community’s ongoing tensions over Bitcoin’s direction. Survey Note: Detailed Analysis of the Most Likely Outcome of Bitcoin Core vs. Anti-Spammers Controversy This note provides a comprehensive analysis of the most likely outcome of the Bitcoin Core vs. anti-spammers controversy, focusing on the recent decision to remove the OP-Return limit and its implications for the Bitcoin network. It expands on the key points, offering detailed insights into the controversy, community reactions, and potential outcomes as of May 15, 2025. The analysis is grounded in recent data and discussions, with a focus on the current state and future possibilities. Understanding the Controversy The Bitcoin Core vs. anti-spammers controversy has intensified around a proposal to remove the 80-byte limit on the OP-Return function, which allows storing small amounts of data in Bitcoin transactions. This limit, historically in place to prevent spam and maintain network efficiency, was seen as outdated by some developers, especially after the rise of Ordinals and Inscriptions in early 2024, which caused network congestion and mempool fragmentation. On May 5, 2025, Bitcoin Core developer Greg Sanders announced that the next release (version 30) would, by default, relay and mine transactions with OP-Return outputs exceeding 80 bytes and allow any number of such outputs (Bitcoin Core to unilaterally remove controversial OP-Return limit). This decision was part of pull request 32359, created by Bitcoin pioneer Peter Todd at the request of Chaincode Labs, aiming to align with current practices where miners often bypass the limit through workarounds. • Proponents’ Arguments: Supporters, including Sanders, argue that the limit has outlived its utility, as miners and users already find ways around it, such as crafting fake output addresses or using spendable scripts to embed data. Removing the limit could lead to a cleaner UTXO set, consistent network behavior, and better alignment with Bitcoin’s usage, letting the fee market arbitrate competing demands (Bitcoin Core Plan to Lift Data Limit Rekindles Debate Over Network’s Purpose). • Opponents’ Concerns: Critics, including anti-spammers like Luke Dashjr and prominent community figures like Samson Mow and Marty Bent, view the change as enabling spam, potentially degrading Bitcoin’s fungibility, and deprioritizing its financial utility. Mow, in an X post on May 5, 2025, stated, “Many users find this to be an undesirable change,” and suggested users can stay on version 29.0 or run Bitcoin Knots (X post by Samson Mow). Bent, in another X post, noted, “There is no consensus at the moment on this OP-Return issue,” highlighting the lack of community agreement (X post by Marty Bent). Community Reaction and Potential Outcomes The removal of the OP-Return limit has led to significant community division, with various reactions and potential outcomes: • Increased Adoption of Alternative Clients: The controversy has boosted interest in alternative clients like Bitcoin Knots, a more customizable fork of Bitcoin Core. Recent data shows Bitcoin Knots node count rose 49% in April 2025, indicating growing adoption among users seeking greater control over what their nodes relay or store, such as rejecting non-payment transactions like inscriptions (Spam Fight Heats Up: Bitcoin Knots Node Count Rises 49% in April – Crypto News Bitcoin News). This suggests a shift toward software diversity, where users can opt for implementations that align with their preferences. • Calls to Stay on Older Versions: Some users, encouraged by figures like Mow, are considering staying on Bitcoin Core version 29.0, refusing to upgrade to version 30. This is evident from Reddit discussions, such as a post on May 6, 2025, titled “Bitcoin Core: OP-Return limit removal announced. A CALL TO ACTION!” with 278 votes and 248 comments, urging users not to upgrade (r/Bitcoin on Reddit: Bitcoin Core: OP_RETURN limit removal announced. A CALL TO ACTION!). • No Hard Fork Expected: Despite the controversy, research suggests a hard fork is unlikely. A hard fork occurs when there is a backward-incompatible change to consensus rules, forcing the network to split, as seen in the 2017 split that created Bitcoin Cash. However, the OP-Return limit removal is a client software change, not a consensus rule change. Miners can still choose whether to include transactions with larger OP-Return data based on their policies, meaning the network can accommodate different client behaviors without splitting. This is supported by analyses like “Bitcoin OP_RETURN War: Will There Be A Hard Fork?” which notes, “whether or not a hard fork is on the cards remains to be seen,” but emphasizes that the change is not part of the protocol consensus, reducing the likelihood of a split (Bitcoin OP_RETURN War: Will There Be A Hard Fork?). • Market and Trading Implications: The controversy has implications for crypto traders, with potential volatility due to community fragmentation. BitMEX Research supports the removal, noting it could drive innovation and increase network activity, potentially impacting fees and price volatility (Bitcoin Core OP_Return Limit Removal: Potential Impact on Crypto Trading and Blockchain Utility | Flash News Detail). However, Samson Mow’s X post on May 6, 2025, suggests the community’s resistance echoes past pushbacks, supporting predictable network conditions for traders (X post by Samson Mow). Comparative Analysis with Historical Context The current debate is reminiscent of past Bitcoin controversies, such as the block size debate leading to the 2017 hard fork. However, the OP-Return issue differs in scale and nature. The 2017 split involved a fundamental change to block size, a consensus rule, whereas the OP-Return limit is a software feature. This distinction is crucial, as it reduces the risk of a network split. Additionally, the ability of users to choose alternative clients or stay on older versions provides a safety valve, mitigating the impact of Bitcoin Core’s decisions, unlike centralized government systems where citizens have limited direct control. Conclusion and Implications Research suggests the most likely outcome is no hard fork, with the Bitcoin network remaining unified due to the nature of the OP-Return limit removal as a client software change. However, the evidence leans toward increased software diversity, with users potentially adopting alternative clients like Bitcoin Knots or staying on older versions of Bitcoin Core. This reflects the community’s ongoing tensions over governance, centralization, and Bitcoin’s purpose, highlighting the decentralized nature of the network where users can choose their software implementation. Future developments, such as the adoption trends of Bitcoin Knots and community sentiment, will be crucial to monitor, especially for traders and node operators. #Bitcoin #Knots

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