A new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) introduced last Friday by developer Luke Dashjr has triggered heated discussion in the Bitcoin community. Critics argue that certain language in the proposal could be interpreted as legal intimidation, raising concerns over the decentralized nature of the network.
The proposal suggests a temporary soft fork lasting one year to restrict non-financial data stored in Bitcoin transactions, aiming to prevent misuse of the blockchain for illicit content. While the technical measure has received no objections so far, controversy surrounds statements implying moral or legal consequences for dissenters. Developers like Peter Todd and advocates such as Ben Kaufman warn this could undermine Bitcoin’s foundational principles of decentralization and censorship-resistance. Supporters contend the phrasing is misunderstood and merely highlights potential liability risks if illegal content remains onchain.
Community debates continue on forums and social media, with a growing call for clearer language. Observers suggest future updates may revise the proposal to ensure compliance without coercion.
Source: https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/pull/2017
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