Super Testnet129d agoSorry for not replying sooner
I think there are at least two downsides of op_returns: (1) their purpose is to store arbitrary data, which discourages node running the more it is used, and thus increases node centralization; (2) they store that arbitrary data in a relatively precious location -- base space -- which drives up fees more than alternatives like inscription envelopes.
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Aaron van Wirdum129d agoNo worries.
1. But this is making assumptions on why other people run nodes, right? Since you acknowledge that _you_ primarily run a node for your own benefit (and not taking your tx fees into account; that’s the next point), I don’t think you can honestly argue that 1MB of OP_RETURNs is worse for the performance of your node than 1MB (or more) of data in any other part of a block?..
2. Do you think spam will persistently outbid monetary transactions for block space?
Thanks for taking the time, I know this has been dragging on for a while now…
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