On (in)ability to embed data into Schnorr

Posted by Greg Maxwell

Oct 2, 2025/19:49 UTC

The discussion focuses on the technical specifics of embedding data within Bitcoin transactions, highlighting the feasibility of inserting 4 bytes into the nonce and an additional 4 bytes into either the public key or signature of a 64-byte signature. This technique underlines the potential for data embedding in transactions, which could be further optimized by leveraging multisig outputs. The consideration of such embedding techniques points to the exploration of enhancing data capacity within blockchain transactions without compromising security. The conversation underscores the ongoing efforts within the Bitcoin development community to innovate and improve the efficiency and utility of blockchain technology. This exchange is part of the broader dialogues happening within the "Bitcoin Development Mailing List" group, aiming to push the boundaries of what is technically feasible within the realm of cryptocurrency transactions.

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