Why this could change Bitcoin forever
Dashjr’s idea reportedly involves creating a multisig quorum, essentially a trusted committee with the authority to review and remove data deemed illicit.
In practice, this would mean transactions flagged for content like CSAM could be stripped out and replaced with a zero-knowledge proof, keeping the transaction valid while altering the chain’s stored data.
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In one exchange, Dashjr argued bluntly,
“Right now the only options would be Bitcoin dies or we have to trust someone.”
Needless to say, this raises some big questions for Bitcoin’s future. Allowing any group to retroactively alter blockchain data would weaken the permissionless, censorship-resistant foundation the network was built on.
Node operators could also face legal risks if they fail to comply with takedown demands, effectively forcing them into a compliance role. It could set a dangerous precedent, making way for broader censorship of transactions under KYC/AML rules.
