I scanned the Bitcoin blockchain for images; what I found will shock you. Much has been said online about the arbitrary data and content that can be found on the Bitcoin blockchain. Not only has this possibility spawned a niche art scene, but it has also led to a movement against ‘non-monetary transactions’ on the Bitcoin network. Were you to hear from one of its proponents or detractors, you’d figure the blockchain is basically a wall filled with graffiti. 

Well, I decided to put the question to the test: are there actually images on the blockchain? And what does this actually mean for Bitcoiners simply trying to run their own full node and maximize their financial…

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