diff --git a/SUMMARY.md b/SUMMARY.md index 8e876da..87ac886 100644 --- a/SUMMARY.md +++ b/SUMMARY.md @@ -36,6 +36,7 @@ * [URI handlers](en/3\_send-and-receive/transactions-in-depth/uri-handlers.md) * [Electrum compatible signatures](en/3\_send-and-receive/transactions-in-depth/electrum-compatible-signatures.md) * [Send RAW](en/3\_send-and-receive/transactions-in-depth/send-raw.md) + * [OP\_Return](en/3\_send-and-receive/transactions-in-depth/op\_return.md) * [Buy, sell & exchange](en/4\_buy-sell-and-exchange/README.md) * [fiat to cryptocurrency](en/4\_buy-sell-and-exchange/fiat-to-cryptocurrency/README.md) * [Buy](en/4\_buy-sell-and-exchange/fiat-to-cryptocurrency/buy.md) diff --git a/en/3_send-and-receive/transactions-in-depth/op_return.md b/en/3_send-and-receive/transactions-in-depth/op_return.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..17ac012 --- /dev/null +++ b/en/3_send-and-receive/transactions-in-depth/op_return.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +# OP\_Return + +OP\_Return is a bitcoin feature that provides a memo field for transactions. Usage of OP\_Return is limited to prevent network congestion. + +> ⚠️ OP\_Return transactions make any bitcoin sent with the transaction unspendable. Do not send more than the bare minimum plus a network fee when creating an OP\_Return transaction. + +Messages stored on the blockchain will be viewable as long as bitcoin exists and can not be censored. + +#### How to send a message using OP\_Return + +1. Create a transaction by entering a recipient address, amount and fee. +2. Select **Add OP Return** from the ellipsis drop-down menu. +3. Enter your memo into the left text box. On the right, your message will be shown in hexadecimal. +4. Click **Review & Send.** Confirm all details on your Trezor and finish the transaction. +5. Once confirmed, the hexadecimal data can be retrieved and decoded from the bitcoin blockchain. + +> 💡 Learn more about [OP\_Return](https://trezor.io/learn/a/use-op\_return-in-trezor-suite) on the Trezor knowledge base