Bitcoin Core follows the same logic: if we try to make mining pools filter out spam transactions, they might just stop mining altogether — and the VC money will move on to some more welcoming shitcoin.
Why is that bad? Well, if you think Big Pharma is actually here to protect your health, then you’ll probably also believe giant KYC’d, OFAC-friendly mining ops are great for Bitcoin’s security. 🤷♂️