EIP141 - Designated invalid EVM instruction
# 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.
# Specification
The opcode 0xfe is the INVALID instruction. It can be used to abort the execution (i.e. duplicates as an ABORT instruction).
# Backwards Compatibility
This instruction was never used and therefore has no effect on past contracts.
# Copyright
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