Bitcoin mempool size and transaction handling

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https://b10c.me/blog/001-the-300mb-default-maxmempool-problem/

Bitcoin nodes limit unconfirmed transactions to 300 MB by default. High transaction volumes cause memory usage and fee-based filtering. Node operators can adjust maxmempool to manage storage and transaction inclusion.

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