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The Archive03 documents on file“Bitcoin Covenants: Introspection vs Template Approaches”“Bitcoin Covenant Opcodes: Trust Assumptions Compared”“Bitcoin Script and Recursive Covenants: The Opcode Gap”The Archive03 documents on file“Bitcoin Covenants: Introspection vs Template Approaches”“Bitcoin Covenant Opcodes: Trust Assumptions Compared”“Bitcoin Script and Recursive Covenants: The Opcode Gap”

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Bitcoin Covenants: Introspection vs Template Approaches

Bitcoin's covenant debate splits on one question: how much can a script inspect its own transaction? A clear breakdown of both camps.

Sophia Bennett6 min read / 17.08.2026
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Bitcoin Covenant Opcodes: Trust Assumptions Compared

OP_CTV, OP_VAULT, and CSFS enforce spending rules differently. Their trust assumptions diverge sharply, and that gap determines your real attack surface.

Daniel Brooks6 min read / 29.07.2026
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Bitcoin Script and Recursive Covenants: The Opcode Gap

Bitcoin Script cannot inspect its own outputs, making recursive covenants impossible today. The mechanics, the proposals, and the tradeoffs, examined plainly.

Daniel Brooks8 min read / 17.07.2026
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