Core back then wanted Bitcoin to be a store of value and not have big blocks. Current Core seems to changing their tune. Seems like they're now siding with Ver?

For me notebooks (Field Notes) and MasterClass videos are helpful.

Been using grapheneOS for a while and often turn off radios. I know that's still not good enough, though. The tricky thing is communications with spouse and kids - walkie talkies have such short range and LoRa seems to have similar range issues. I don't think I could get my wife to get a ham license. I hope mesh networks or walkies get better ranges without massive antennas.

Has anyone explained why leaving things as is (regarding op_return) hurts anything?

But isn’t fair to ask why Core is removing the limit? Does removing it make the code base easier to read/maintain Like, what’s the rationale? Does keeping the limit hurt anything?

Ah, ok. That’s helpful. So, bigger sizes are already allowed. Core is just removing an arbitrary limit.

*size limit increase

No slander intended, just making a point. Same as how “trusting the science” may be questionable due to incentives. So it’s worth asking questions, imo.

Ultimately, I’m just not hearing about the benefits that come from the size limit. Why isn’t that being discussed? Can you speak to the benefits? Instead of benefits all I’m hearing is: It’s worthless to resist or trust the professionals. I just want to know the benefits since I’m usually on the side of progress.

If the technical/rational ones are being paid then should they still be considered the only valid ones?

I’m not saying core is bought and paid for. But unless we know 100% that they are not then why would we think they’re the only ones with valid opinions?

Can someone tell me why increasing op_return size limit is a good thing? How does it make bitcoin better as a monetary network? Does it make lightning, Ark, or ecash way better?

I stop using a service if it does that or disallows a VPN connection (looking at you, Steam).

Amen. I'm getting sick of "smart" TVs.