Attack on Bitcoin — Bitcoiners slam legal threats in soft fork proposal

A new Bitcoin improvement proposal by core developer Luke Dashjr has ignited controversy over language perceived as threatening legal consequences for rejecting the proposed soft fork. The proposal aims to restrict data sizes in Bitcoin transactions to prevent illegal content from being embedded in the blockchain. Critics argue that the language, which suggests rejecting the fork could result in legal or moral repercussions, contradicts Bitcoin's foundational principle of permissionless use. Some community members have labeled the wording 'Orwellian' and stated that a soft fork under legal threat is an 'attack on Bitcoin.' There is concern that a split among miners and users over the activation of the proposal could result in a chain split. Dashjr's comments hint at a misinterpretation regarding the legal implications, suggesting the proposal's intent may be misunderstood. Despite the backlash, the soft fork proposal is progressing, with no technical objections noted. Meanwhile, some warn that malicious actors could exploit the situation to place illegal content on the blockchain, potentially triggering issues for the network.

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