đ Bitcoin Community Buzzing Over OP_CAT! đ
The Bitcoin developer community is abuzz with excitement over OP_CAT, a proposed soft fork change that could be Bitcoin's next big leap. đ However, BitVM creator Robin Linus has raised some eyebrows with his latest article, "Prevent the CATastrophe," where he debunks common misconceptions about OP_CAT.
Linus warns that OP_CAT might introduce risks to Bitcoin's network security and miner incentives. While supporters argue that the change involves minimal code and reintroduces old tech, Linus counters that its full impact is unpredictable. đ€
One major benefit touted for OP_CAT is its potential to enable covenants (conditional payments) on Bitcoin. Yet, Linus believes other opcode proposals might be more efficient. Despite this, OP_CAT supporter Bob Bodily insists it offers broader functionality and could even enhance Linus's own BitVM model.
Stay tuned, Bitcoiners! The debate over OP_CAT's future is just heating up. đ„
