US EditionBitcoin Core Devs' Joint Statement Sparks Heated Debate Among Bitcoiners
- On June 6, 2025, 31 Bitcoin Core developers released a joint statement advocating for a neutral stance regarding how the Bitcoin network is utilized, especially in light of ongoing disputes over its use for non-monetary purposes.
- This joint statement came after a May 8, 2025 update that eliminated a previous restriction on the amount of data allowed in transactions, sparking discussions about Bitcoin’s changing function and network governance.
- The statement outlined transaction relay goals including predicting mined transactions, speeding block propagation, and aiding miners in fee identification, while emphasizing user freedom to choose software and policies.
- Critics like Samson Mow called the statement disingenuous and claimed developers enabled spam, while supporters such as Jameson Lopp described it as transparent about relay policy and network health.
- The statement highlighted Bitcoin's censorship-resistant nature and affirmed that ongoing community debates will shape its decentralized future amid differing views on non-financial uses.
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