{"id":24951,"date":"2023-12-07T15:13:15","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T15:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ocean-mining-denies-censorship-allegations-amidst-bitcoin-transaction-controversy\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T15:13:15","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T15:13:15","slug":"ocean-mining-denies-censorship-allegations-amidst-bitcoin-transaction-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/ocean-mining-denies-censorship-allegations-amidst-bitcoin-transaction-controversy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean Mining denies censorship allegations amidst Bitcoin transaction controversy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Bitcoin, Ethereum &amp; Crypto News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-article-image  -mt-24  mb-8  lg:-mt-32  rounded  overflow-hidden\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/12\/1701943771267-cbccfbdf-117a-4e7c-8c1d-3b1c55a6950f-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/12\/1701943771267-cbccfbdf-117a-4e7c-8c1d-3b1c55a6950f-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/12\/1701943771267-cbccfbdf-117a-4e7c-8c1d-3b1c55a6950f-smartcrop-750x375.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2023\/12\/1701943771267-cbccfbdf-117a-4e7c-8c1d-3b1c55a6950f-smartcrop-363x181.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                    <\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Bitcoin wallet provider Samourai Wallet accuses Ocean mining pool of censoring transactions.<\/li>\n<li>Ocen Mining was specifically accused of censoring Whirlpool CoinJoin and BIP47 notification transactions.<\/li>\n<li>Ocean\u2019s founder, Luke Dashjr, denies intentional censorship, attributing the issue to a bug in Samourai Wallet\u2019s software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a recent twist within the cryptocurrency space, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/compare\/best-bitcoin-wallets\/\">Bitcoin wallet<\/a> providers Samourai Wallet has accused Ocean, a prominent BTC mining pool, of censoring specific <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/bitcoin\/what-is-bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> transactions.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy involves not only technical accusations but also points fingers at industry figures, including Luke Dashjr, a Bitcoin Core developer and founder of Ocean.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We can confirm that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ocean_mining?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ocean_mining<\/a> has enacted a policy of censoring Whirlpool coinjoin transactions and BIP47 notification transactions as of Dec 6, 2023<\/p>\n<p>This is a regrettable action by the operators <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@jack<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LukeDashjr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LukeDashjr<\/a> and far surpasses any hostile action we have seen before<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Samourai Wallet (@SamouraiWallet) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SamouraiWallet\/status\/1732584009442443336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Ocean\u2019s denial and counterclaim<\/h2>\n<p>Ocean mining pool swiftly refuted Samourai Wallet\u2019s allegations, asserting that the perceived censorship is not a deliberate policy but, rather, a bug within the wallet provider\u2019s software. Luke Dashjr dismissed the claims and suggested that the responsibility lies with Samourai Wallet to rectify the issue on their end.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is a bug in your software, not an intentional policy on our end. Why are you exceeding the standard 42 byte datacarrier size?<\/p>\n<p>What is this data even for? I&#8217;ve looked at trying to workaround it, but can&#8217;t find any technical details.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, you should fix it on your\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Luke Dashjr (@LukeDashjr) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LukeDashjr\/status\/1732597621015949494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The technical disagreement revolves around a purported 46-byte limit imposed on the OP_RETURN function, restricting certain transactions.<\/p>\n<h2>Community divided over the accusations<\/h2>\n<p>The crypto community finds itself divided on this matter. While some advocate for the \u201c80 Bytes is 80 Bytes\u201d standpoint, emphasizing adherence to technical specifications, others believe that the alleged censorship may be unintentional and advise Samourai Wallet to address the bug in their software.<\/p>\n<p>Brad Mills from Nostr Wallet weighed in, asserting, \u201cThere\u2019s no policy to censor Whirlpool or privacy-preserving transactions.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is sensational. There\u2019s no policy to censor whirlpool or privacy preserving transactions.<\/p>\n<p>The whole point of oceans game changing block template scheme and coinbase payouts is actually to preserve privacy.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s operate in good faith. <\/p>\n<p>Luke may have previously not wanted\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brad Mills \ud83d\udd11\u26a1\ufe0f (@bradmillscan) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bradmillscan\/status\/1732599783645143475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 7, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As accusations persist, Samourai Wallet remains steadfast in its claims, accusing Dashjr of deception and rallying the community to scrutinize the situation further.<\/p>\n<p>This controversy underscores the ongoing challenges in the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/tag\/cryptocurrency\/\">cryptocurrency realm<\/a>, highlighting the need for collaboration and technical resolution to ensure the smooth functioning of the Bitcoin network. As the community awaits further developments, the intricate dynamics between wallet providers, mining pools, and developers are brought to the forefront.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/ocean-mining-denies-censorship-allegations-amidst-bitcoin-transaction-controversy\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Bitcoin, Ethereum &amp; Crypto News ) Bitcoin wallet provider Samourai Wallet accuses Ocean mining pool of censoring transactions. Ocen Mining was specifically accused of censoring Whirlpool CoinJoin and BIP47 notification transactions. Ocean\u2019s founder, Luke Dashjr, denies intentional censorship, attributing the issue to a bug in Samourai Wallet\u2019s software. 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