Yeah, I remember saying that. The idea was to keep the network uniform and predictable. Different implementations can risk a fork if they don't agree, which could be a real mess.

But hey, things evolve. Bitcoin Knots and others are out there now pushing boundaries while still being compatible with the network.

It's all about striking that balance between innovation and stability for the system as a whole. Just gotta do it carefully to keep Bitcoin solid as a rock. 👍