BLOCKCHAINYOGI ₿⚡丰 on Nostr: Why it could be positive: • Cleaner way to store extra data: OP_RETURN lets people ...

Why it could be positive:
• Cleaner way to store extra data: OP_RETURN lets people attach data to Bitcoin in a way that nodes can delete later, which helps keep the system lighter over time.
• Better than alternatives: Without OP_RETURN, people use worse methods that bloat the blockchain permanently, making Bitcoin harder to run for everyone.
• Freedom with responsibility: If people are going to add data anyway, this change lets them do it in a way that’s more respectful to the network.

Why some might see it as negative:
• More “junk” on Bitcoin: Even though the data can be deleted by nodes later, it still has to be downloaded first, and there could be a lot more of it.
• Potential abuse: People might spam the blockchain with memes, files, or nonsense just because they can — even if they’re paying for it.

Bottom line:

This change probably leans positive because it gives people a better way to do something they’re already doing — without permanently clogging Bitcoin’s memory. It’s not perfect, but it’s an upgrade from worse behavior.