The professor said a “Programming Bitcoin” course will follow the first Bitcoin course, where students will learn how to “build a Bitcoin library from scratch.”
Crypto Long & Short: Peter Thiel Defines Bitcoin’s Accidental Role in Global Politics
Thiel’s comments about China “weaponizing” bitcoin to hurt the U.S. are a warning about the cost of inaction.
Bitcoin Core Lead Maintainer Steps Back, Encourages Decentralization
“One thing is clear: this is a serious project now, and we need to start taking decentralization seriously,” said Wladimir van der Laan.
Crypto Long & Short: How Bitcoin Development Is Evolving – and What’s Behind It
Bitcoin price spikes grab headlines, but the asset’s long-term value depends on its developers – and what drives them.
Fixing This Bitcoin-Killing Bug Will (Eventually) Require a Hard Fork
The bug sheds light on the challenges of Bitcoin’s decentralization. At least we’ve got 86 years for the community to join together and implement a fix.
Grasping Lightning: Mapping the Key Players in Bitcoin’s Next Phase
All kinds of groups are developing for lightning, the likely future of bitcoin payments. Here’s a guide to notable players and projects.
Pieter Wuille Unveils Two Proposals for Upcoming Bitcoin Privacy Soft Fork
Bitcoin developer Pieter Wuille unveiled two proposals today that offer new plans for bitcoin’s possible next big upgrade.
Bitcoin’s ‘Lightning Torch’ Has Blazed Through 37 Countries So Far
The bitcoin community is currently immersed in an experiment called the “lightning torch,” and it’s reached 37 countries so far.
This Spongebob-Themed Tech Proves That Bitcoin’s Lightning Is Advancing
Spongebob Squarepants term “wumbo” has been appropriated to describe one of the next milestones for bitcoin’s lightning network.
$35 Million: Sequoia, Baidu Back Turing Award Winner’s Blockchain Project
Conflux, a scalable blockchain project with a Turing Award-winning co-founder, has raised $35 million from backers including Sequoia and Baidu.
There Is No ‘Bitcoin’: What the SEC Doesn’t Get About Cryptocurrency
The SEC would like to establish jurisdiction over crypto assets but this is only appropriate where there are legally enforceable contracts between legal entities, argues Edan Yago.
Bitcoin Developers Build Prototype for ‘Dandelion’ Privacy Tool
Developers have proposed testing the Dandelion privacy mechanism on large number of active nodes.
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.
5 Global Problems Bitcoin’s Proof of Work Can Help Solve
Could there be better uses of cyrptocurrency proof of work rather than just solving arbitrary cryptographic problems?
MaidSafe COO Reflects on Lessons Learned from Crowdsale
The company is working to increase Internet security, and has learned some valuable lessons in the process.
Citi: Bitcoin a Threat to Debit and Credit Card Issuers
Citi suggests that digital currencies may challenge debit and credit card companies if adoption grows.
BitAngels Closes 10,000 BTC Fund for Decentralised Applications
BitAngels has closed its first official fund, which focuses on investing in decentralised applications.
Are Stealth Addresses the Secret to Bitcoin Privacy?
Bitcoin developer Peter Todd proposes that stealth address will allow for increased anonymity on the block chain.