Bitcoin developers’ plan to remove OP_RETURN limit sparks debate

Bitcoin Core developers have proposed removing the 80-byte size limit on OP_RETURN outputs in a future software release, arguing that the cap is ineffective and encourages network abuse through workarounds. The proposal, intended to reduce UTXO set bloat and simplify protocol rules, has sparked debate within the community. Critics, including JAN3 CEO Samson Mow and Ten31 Fund’s Marty Bent, argue the change lacks consensus and could increase spam. No release date for the update has been set, The Block reported.