New code was unveiled that, if ultimately implemented, will facilitate communication between nodes that run the ethereum 2.0 software.
The Time Is Now: We Need an Active Approach to Blockchain Inclusion
If blockchain is to be part of our financial and governance future, the development process must represent a diverse population, says Alexis Gauba.
‘0% Success’: Why Blockchain Apps Just Aren’t Taking Off
In 2018, the promise of a decentralized future took a big knock. There are lessons to be learned, says Yin Wu, founder of Dirt Protocol.
Ethereum Developers Give ‘Tentative’ Greenlight to ASIC-Blocking Code
A ‘tentative’ consensus was reached today that ethereum’s developers will propose blocking ASIC before the blockchain’s proof-of-stake upgrade.
Crypto Is Far From Dead, as These Scaling Projects Show
Far from seeing the death of crypto, we may be entering its most exciting phase, argues Michael J. Casey.
Hyperledger Launches Cryptography Toolbox for Blockchain Developers
Hyperledger has launched a new tool for blockchain developers – a modular cryptographic library aimed to reduce work duplication and bugs.
Ethereum’s Constantinople Hard Fork Is Being Delayed Until 2019
Ethereum’s next upgrade, Constantinople, has been delayed until next year.
To Scale Bitcoin, Little Improvements Will Need to Go a Long Way
Bitcoin Cash and SegWit in the past, it was a non-contentious year for the bitcoin developer community’s annual Scaling Bitcoin conference.
Momentum Is Building to Block Ethereum ASICs
Several ethereum miners and developers have come forward in the hope of halting ASICs from effectively operating on the ethereum network.
One of Investors’ Favorite Governance Blockchains Is Handing Over $20 Million
Investors are looking forward to Decred’s new approach to blockchain governance – in part, because its devs are opening up $20 million in tokens.
RAM It All: Rising Costs Are Turning EOS Into a Crypto Coder’s Nightmare
With lightning speeds and zero fees, EOS blows other blockchains out of the water for user experience. For developers, though, it’s proving costly.
Before the ‘Bomb’ Hits: Why the Race Is on to Alter Ethereum’s Economics
At least six proposals have been recently put forth, all of which could change the economics of the ethereum blockchain if enacted.
Zcash Pays Off Disgruntled Developer to Avoid Blockchain Split
After spending his time developing zcash’s most popular wallet software, the developer threatened a hard fork in an effort to secure more funds.
Huobi to Offer $166 Million In Funding to Fuel New Blockchain Creation
Huobi wants to create its own blockchain and decentralized organization – and is offering $166 million in tokens for help on their development.
IBM, Global Citizen Seek Blockchain Ideas to Transform Humanitarian Aid
IBM and Global Citizen are issuing a challenge to the world’s developers: use blockchain to revolutionize donations to humanitarian causes.
‘Programming Blockchain’ Will Change How You See Bitcoin
Jimmy Song’s Programming Blockchain workshop taught me about a lot more than bitcoin.