Bitcoin Core vs Bitcoin Knots: Old Debate Resurfaces Over 'Arbitrary Data'
A long-standing debate between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots has resurfaced, with roots tracing back to the 2010 Bitcoin community discussions. The argument centres around 'arbitrary data' and policy defaults, with the latest round of arguments echoing earlier debates about fee-market neutrality and Bitcoin's utility.
The 2010 debate saw a clear distinction drawn between 'policy vs protocol'. It explored fee-market neutrality, application-layer bloat, and the right to pay for block space versus the social cost of permanent data. Some users believed fees would rationalize everything, while others warned about disadvantages to those using Bitcoin as cash.
In December 2010, Satoshi Nakamoto introduced an 'IsStandard()' relay and mining policy to reduce the attack surface from exotic scripts. This move sparked Bitcoin's first real governance dispute, with users divided over restricting non-standard transactions. Gavin Andresen and Satoshi Nakamoto eventually agreed on a whitelist approach, balancing security with flexibility for purpose-built data uses.
The Bitcoin Knots project, developed and maintained by Luke Dashjr, is based on Bitcoin Core. However, specific details about its initial release are not available.
As of press time, BTC traded at $113,071. The ongoing debate between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots is a reminder of the community's commitment to open discussion and evolution, even as Bitcoin's value and user base grow.
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