Author: Mike Hearn 2014-11-04 13:38:59
Published on: 2014-11-04T13:38:59+00:00
The problem of using scripts-which-are-not-scripts in Bitcoin can be solved by implementing a hard fork upgrade known as "script 2.0." The current system relies on these hacks due to the desire to avoid a hard fork, but implementing this upgrade would eliminate the need for them. It is important to note that this issue exists solely because of the preference for a soft fork and the subsequent need for workarounds.
Updated on: 2023-06-09T03:46:47.575295+00:00