Redstone improvements

I think there are two new mechanics that could improve the user experience with redstone and increase its usage.

First, a dispenser-style block that can place blocks in front of it, which would be extremely useful for things like planting. It would be a great way to create new possibilities for players. Along with this block, reintroducing the crab from the 2023 mob vote would be a great way to implement this craft, with the crab claw being the main crafting ingredient.

Additionally, a good way to introduce copper into redstone systems would be by creating some kind of copper wire. Just like honey blocks don’t interact with slime blocks, this wire wouldn’t interact with redstone dust, but it would still transmit redstone signals and could even cross through redstone dust. This would be extremely useful for compacting circuits and creating new possibilities, as well as adding new uses for copper.