==== 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.//