From miner adoption to a lightning-like network to new partners, RSK, which developed the bitcoin smart contracts sidechain, is building momentum.
Moral Food: A Fish’s Trek From ‘Bait to Plate’ on the Ethereum Blockchain
During Ethereal Summit, attendees were invited to track the tuna in their sushi from start to finish through the use of the ethereum blockchain.
A Daily Show Comedian Showed Up to Roast an Ethereum Conference
“No one knows what the !@#$ is going on.”
Bigger Blocks and Smarter Contracts: What’s In Bitcoin Cash’s Next Fork?
Bitcoin cash’s most ambitious hard fork upgrade is coming in May, backed by the promise of taking its “on-chain scaling” philosophy to new heights.
New Ethereum Tech Brings Security to Scalable State Channels
Researchers have unveiled a new ethereum scaling project with a focus on security, and even Vitalik Buterin wants to see it grow and succeed.
Lightning + NFC? The New Plan to Bring Bitcoin to Retail
A new proposal explores the combination of the lightning network and NFC to move the layer-two bitcoin tech forward.
IOTA: The $2.7 Billion Cryptocurrency Developers Love to Hate
One of the largest crypto assets has been under fire for its technical decisions, with some developers even branding IOTA the coin they love to hate.
Bitcoin Dust: How to Tell If You Have It And Why You Should Get Rid of It
It’s time to get rid of your bitcoin “dust,” some developers argue. CoinDesk explains why.
Is XRP a Security? That And Other Ripple Debates Explained
Ripple has been on a tear this year, but it’s popularity is bringing back old debates around what its distributed ledger tech is all about.
Hating On Craig Wright Has Become Crypto’s Feel-Good Uniting Force
A developer who’s never been shy about claiming he created bitcoin is facing overwhelming backlash from notable crypto industry leaders.
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is Being Attacked for Its Own Good
The lightning network is under attack. But it’s not money attackers are after, they say, but a robust, secure lightning network for the future.
Bitcoin Is Close to Cutting Fees with Better Coin Selection
Years of work has culminated in Bitcoin Core software getting a “coin selection” upgrade that will lower transaction fees and scale the blockchain.
Vitalik Wants You to Pay to Slow Ethereum’s Runaway Growth
Ethereum’s creator has proposed a new fee to help keep the cryptocurrency decentralized.
Bitcoin’s Next Year in Tech Development Is Coming into Focus
At a recent annual meeting in New York, bitcoin’s volunteer developer discussed their tech priorities for the year ahead.
Zcash’s Coming Hard Fork Could Pave the Way for Even More
Zcash’s first hard fork is coming up, and devs expect it to activate without a hitch, preparing zcash for bigger, better upgrades in the future.
How Much Should A Blockchain Cost? The Compelling Case for Higher Fees
While many think crypto transaction fees should be pushed lower, these researchers believe users could be paying more.
Stellar Goes In On Lightning with 2018 Launch Target
Stellar isn’t so far behind bitcoin in absorbing a faster and cheaper layer touted as the future of cryptocurrency payments.
The New Ways to Save Crypto from a Post-Quantum World
However distant it may seem, powerful quantum computers have the potential to ruin cryptocurrency, and developers are already devising solutions.
Ethereum’s First Production Scaling Project Is Here – But With a Catch
Little-known startup Loom Network claims it’s ready to take on ethereum’s thorny scaling problems with a centralized version of sidechains.
Soft, Hard or Velvet? New Fork Promises Crypto Upgrades Without Controversy
You’ve probably heard of “forks,” a way of making changes to cryptocurrencies. Now researchers are realizing there’s a new kind.