OP_RETURN Risks and Network Policy Options The September 02, 2025 episode of the Bitcoin Mechanic podcast features Jason Hughes explaining how large, contiguous OP_RETURN payloads change security, legal exposure, and network reliability.
Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining with the DATUM Protocol: Ensuring Network Resilience The October 9, 2024 episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals, featuring Jason Hughes and the Bitcoin Mechanic, focuses on the decentralization of Bitcoin mining, specifically through the development of the DATUM protocol.