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Feb 21

OP_RETURN, Bitcoin PIPEs v2, and More — Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #393 The Bitcoin Optech technical newsletter covers OP_RETURN usage, updates on PIPEs v2, and practical recommendations for developers and infrastructure operators. It includes compatibility analysis, best practices, and operational risks associated with proposed on-chain use cases. If you implement indexers, on-chain metadata, or Layer 2 tools, incorporate the newsletter's recommendations into your testing pipeline and security guidelines. Reviewing OP_RETURN and PIPEs prevents compatibility issues and improves service resilience. https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2026/02/20/

Bitcoin Optech

Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #393

This week’s newsletter summarizes a discussion about recent OP_RETURN usage and describes a protocol to enforce covenant-like spending conditions without consensus changes. Also included are our regular sections describing recent changes to services and client software, announcing new releases and release candidates, and summarizing recent merges to popular Bitcoin infrastructure software.

Bitcoin Optech

Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #393