
The Blockspace Podcast: This New Bitcoin Proposal Would Steal Your Bitcoin
By CoinDesk
Aired Dec 10, 2025 · 40m · Last boosted Dec 10, 2025
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A new proposal suggests burning "spam" Bitcoin UTXOs. We explain why the "CAT" proposal is technically flawed, philosophically dangerous, and amounts to on-chain confiscation. Today, we break down the controversial "CAT" proposal by Claire Ostrom. This idea suggests snapshotting and burning UTXOs associated with Ordinals and Stamps to curb spam. We analyze the technical flaws, the failed game theory, and why seizing user coins—even "dirty" ones—sets a dangerous precedent for Bitcoin censorship and on-chain confiscation. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * CAT burns UTXOs unde...
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