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EIP 141: Designated invalid EVM instruction

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Table 1: 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.