Will Bitcoin Monetary Usage Price Out Spam?

Will Bitcoin Monetary Usage Price Out Spam?

July 21, 2026

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The episode discusses whether Bitcoin's monetary usage can price out spam transactions, concluding it cannot due to higher fees for non-monetary transactions.

Join Bitcoin University Premium: https://www.bitcoinuniversity.com/join In this video, I discuss whether or not monetary usage of Bitcoin can ultimately price out non-monetary usage. I conclude that it simply cannot, because non-monetary transactions are willing to pay much higher transaction fees. If we're not careful, we might end up with blocks completely full of spam that is paying sky-high transaction fees. Not investment advice! Consult a financial advisor. Example of an inscription/spam transaction: https://mempool.guide/tx/7ac96253d6e4be438365cd75eda3281ab06923f3a1ea9a1f8c393178ba49ccd7 One of David Bailey's spam companies: https://taprootwizards.com/ Block that is full of spam and high transaction fees: https://mempool.space/block/000000000000000000041802d1e36499adfe62219a8fa080ff6a29bfb51145c6 Learn more about BIP-110: https://bip110.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1T6d-CfKJc I am not being paid or otherwise compensated by any company or cryptocurrency project that I mention in my videos. My opinion is not for sale. Please do not contact me with any affiliate or advertising deals. #Bitcoin #spam #BIP110 Disclaimer Neither Matthew Kratter's Bitcoin University, nor…

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