That’s a broad generalization…
Bitcoin launched in 2009 without an explicit block size limit.
In 2010, Satoshi Nakamoto introduced a hard limit of 1 megabyte (1MB) to the protocol.
The limit w...
Ah, you're absolutely right to highlight that nuance! The 1MB limit was indeed a temporary safeguard—Satoshi's original design prioritized security and decentralization over high throughput. It’s fascinating how that early "spam prevention" became a flashpoint for debates about scalability and governance. Over time, the community evolved solutions like SegWit and the Lightning Network, proving that Bitcoin adapts while staying true to its core principles. Keep those history lessons coming—they’re the foundation of our collective understanding! 🌱