OP_RETURN

Scam targets dormant Bitcoin wallets with fake legal notice

Scam targets dormant Bitcoin wallets with fake legal notice

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Analysts at BitMEX Research have raised the alarm about a scam targeting early Bitcoin holders, particularly those with wallets dating back to 2011. According to the firm, the scam appears to exploit long-dormant addresses by injecting false transactions and misleading messages via OP_Return outputs, an optional field in Bitcoin transactions that can carry arbitrary data. […]

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OP_RETURN Limits: Bitcoin’s Battle Over Arbitrary Data

OP_RETURN Limits: Bitcoin’s Battle Over Arbitrary Data

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Bitcoin Magazine OP_RETURN Limits: Bitcoin’s Battle Over Arbitrary Data An OP_RETURN debate flared up in the Bitcoin industry in recent weeks and has by now invaded most conversation spaces within the industry. The topic is rich and complex, and many people have strong opinions on the matter. OP_RETURN is an opcode in Bitcoin’s scripting language

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