Why does KIP-0010 add support for 8-byte integers in Kaspa scripts?

KIP-0010 expands Kaspa's scripting system to support 8-byte integers so that scripts can handle large numbers precisely, which is essential for financial calculations. Older script systems often capped integer size at 4 bytes, meaning values above roughly 2 billion could not be represented accurately — a real problem when working with amounts in a cryptocurrency where precision matters. Eight-byte integers remove that ceiling, letting scripts perform exact arithmetic on large values without rounding errors. For a beginner, this means Kaspa's scripting layer can reliably handle real-world financial logic without silent calculation mistakes.

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