Bitcoin Community Divided Over Proposal to Censor Illicit Content
Bitcoin's community is in turmoil over a divisive proposal. Developer Luke Dashjr has sparked debate with a plan to create a 'trusted' committee that could alter the blockchain to remove illicit content. The idea has been met with strong opposition, highlighting the deep divide within the community.
The controversy began when The Rage published a story accusing Dashjr of planning a hardfork to establish a multisig committee. This committee would have the power to retroactively scrub illegal content from the Bitcoin blockchain. Dashjr has rejected the claims but hasn't denied sending leaked messages related to the proposal.
The debate over Bitcoin's handling of non-financial data is not new. In 2018, researchers discovered the blockchain contained non-financial content, including child abuse material. This has raised concerns about censorship and Bitcoin's neutrality.
Eneko Knörr from Stabolut praises Bitcoin's censorship resistance as its key strength. However, Dan Edlebeck from Core DAO opposes Dashjr's proposal, stating it's 'untenable' for Bitcoin's sovereignty. Eyal Gruper from RITREK agrees, saying Dashjr's idea would break Bitcoin's neutrality.
The proposal to censor illicit content from the Bitcoin blockchain has split the community. While some argue it's necessary to protect users, others see it as a threat to Bitcoin's core principles. The debate continues, with no clear resolution in sight.
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