My understanding is core may allow larger files in, which would therefore take up more space.. I am merely speculating from my very limited understanding.

This is the info that made me think that….

Core’s Plan: In its v30 release (slated for October 2025), Core proposes removing the default 80-byte limit on OP_RETURN—a script opcode for embedding small amounts of arbitrary data in transactions (e.g., for timestamps or proofs). Proponents like Peter Todd and Jameson Lopp argue this boosts flexibility for “innovation” like digital art, document verification, or NFTs on Bitcoin, while letting the fee market decide what gets mined. They say it reduces “harmful workarounds” (like fake addresses) and aligns with Bitcoin’s neutrality: if a transaction is valid and pays fees, nodes shouldn’t block it by default.