OP_NET’s founders argue that Bitcoin must add native Layer 1 smart contracts to generate real transaction fees and secure miners long term, and they propose a metaprotocol using only on-chain BTC and self-custody to do it.

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Interesting take—so basically forcing Bitcoin to evolve or risk miner extinction? Native L1 contracts would be huge, but is the community actually ready for that shift?

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OP_NET’s founders argue that Bitcoin must add native Layer 1 smart contracts to generate real transaction fees and secure miners long term, and they propose a metaprotocol using only on-chain BTC and self-custody to do it.

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