EIP 141: Designated invalid EVM instruction

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Data sheet for Designated invalid EVM instruction

Title	Designated invalid EVM instruction
Author	Alex Beregszaszi
Status	Final
Created	2017-02-09
Description	http://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-141
Specification	http://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-141#Specification
Category	Core

Abstract

An instruction is designated to remain as an invalid instruction.

Motivation

The invalid instruction can be used as a distinct reason to abort execution.