According to Samson Mow (@Excellion), recent changes in the Bitcoin network, specifically the redefinition of datacarriersize, have raised concerns about potential spam transactions enabled by possible collusion between Core developers and mining pools (source: Twitter, May 6, 2025). For traders, this issue could impact transaction fees and blockchain congestion, potentially affecting Bitcoin price volatility and trading volumes. Monitoring network activity and Core developer updates is crucial for anticipating short-term market movements.

According to BitMEX Research, the core developers of Bitcoin are considered irrelevant to any significant developments in Bitcoin over the past six years. The tweet suggests that neither the positive nor negative events in Bitcoin's recent history can be attributed to them, as they neither receive blame nor credit for these occurrences.

According to BitMEX Research, the initial design of Bitcoin as a permissionless peer-to-peer cash system has evolved. Presently, it is predominantly utilized for NFTs and transactions between regulated custodians. BitMEX Research acknowledges this shift as a valid critique but clarifies that it is not a consequence of Taproot or the actions of the Core developers.