==== EIP 141: Designated invalid EVM instruction  ====
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<caption>Data sheet for Designated invalid EVM instruction</caption>
| 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 |
</table>

=== 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.//