Cryptocurrency Q&A Why no smart contracts on Bitcoin?

Why no smart contracts on Bitcoin?

DaeguDiva DaeguDiva Thu Dec 26 2024 | 7 answers 1674
I'm wondering why Bitcoin, as a popular cryptocurrency, doesn't support smart contracts. I'd like to understand the reasons behind this limitation. Why no smart contracts on Bitcoin?

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Margherita Margherita Sat Dec 28 2024
Bitcoin utilizes a scripting language known as Script.

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GyeongjuGlorious GyeongjuGlorious Sat Dec 28 2024
This scripting language is characterized by its simplicity.

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CharmedWhisper CharmedWhisper Sat Dec 28 2024
Due to its straightforward nature, deploying complex smart contracts on Bitcoin's base layer is quite challenging.

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KimchiQueenCharm KimchiQueenCharm Fri Dec 27 2024
From the very beginning, Bitcoin was intentionally designed to remain simple.

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Federico Federico Fri Dec 27 2024
The creators aimed to maintain the blockchain's integrity and durability.

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