What is a Bitcoin Merklized Abstract Syntax Tree (MAST)?

Merklized Abstract Syntax Trees (MAST) are a proposed addition to Bitcoin that allows for smaller transaction sizes, more privacy, and larger smart contracts. In this post, we’ll explore the basics of MAST, describe its potential benefits, and summarize some of the current proposals to add it to the Bitcoin Protocol.Merklized Abstract Syntax Trees (MAST) are a pr