Make pathological transactions with more than 2500 legacy signature operations non-standard

Posted by Antoine Poinsot

Jul 7, 2025/21:46 UTC

The discussion focuses on the specific limitations associated with legacy signature operations within the Bitcoin protocol. It highlights that off-chain constructions necessitate the use of Segwit (Segregated Witness) inputs to safeguard against the potential risks posed by transaction ID malleability. This problem is critical as it could compromise the integrity of transactions by altering their IDs post-issuance but before confirmation in a block, making non-Segwit transactions vulnerable. The emphasis on Segwit inputs underlines their importance in maintaining the security and reliability of off-chain transactions by preventing such malleability issues. This information is pertinent to participants of the "Bitcoin Development Mailing List" group, indicating the technical nature of the discussions aimed at those involved in the development and refinement of Bitcoin's underlying technology.

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