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Posted by Peter Todd
Oct 21, 2023/00:15 UTC
The email raises a question about the purpose of anchor outputs and whether they serve any other function besides increasing fees. The sender argues that if they have already pre-signed the full fee range, there would be no need for anchor outputs. They suggest that regardless of the situation, they can always broadcast a transaction with a high enough fee to ensure it gets mined.
This question prompts a discussion on the role and necessity of anchor outputs. The sender points out that anchor outputs are not required if they have already signed the transaction with an appropriate fee. They argue that anchor outputs may only be necessary when there is uncertainty about the fee required for successful mining.
The email also includes a link to Peter Todd's website (https://petertodd.org) which might provide more information on this topic. It seems that Peter Todd is involved in discussing and analyzing the concept of anchor outputs.
Overall, the sender questions the purpose of anchor outputs and suggests that they might be unnecessary if the transaction is already signed with the appropriate fee. They invite further exploration of this topic through Peter Todd's website.
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