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Bitcoin Core and the Spam Debate with Murch | Bitcoin Infinity Show #182
By Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf
Aired Dec 22, 2025 · 1h 53m · Last boosted Dec 26, 2025
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Murch joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about Bitcoin Core's approach to mempool policies, OP_RETURN limits, and the practical challenges of fighting non-monetary data like inscriptions on the blockchain. He explains why harm reduction through flexible scripting and miner incentives may be more effective than strict enforcement, while pushing back on claims that developers are enabling spam or ignoring censorship resistance. From Lightning's early days to the realities of node running and block space demand, this technical deep dive explores Bitcoin's balance between innovation, decentralization, and long-term resilience. Connect with Murch: https://x...
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