The Linux Foundation hopes open-source apps will play a key role in tracing exposure to diseases like COVID-19 while being fully transparent.
What People Who Aren’t Bullish on Bitcoin Still Like About It
Working with open-source software changes the development process, according to this researcher who interviewed hundreds of technologists across projects.
Marlin Releases Open-Source ‘Layer 0’ Transaction Relayer for Ethereum
Marlin has open sourced its OpenWeaver relay network to help speed up low latency mempool syncs of the Ethereum network and support decentralization.
Kraken Pledges $150K for Development of Open-Source BTCPay Server
Crypto exchange Kraken has donated $150,000 to the foundation managing BtcPay Server, an open-source tool for merchants accepting bitcoin payments.
Brave Browser’s Affiliate Link Controversy, Explained
Privacy browser Brave was called out this weekend when users noticed that typing “Binance” resulted in an auto-complete ending in a referral link.
Latest Bitcoin Core Code Release Protects Against Nation-State Attacks
Bitcoin Core released a new software update Wednesday. Notably, it includes experimental software to hedge against attacks from nation-states and ISPs.
Big Tech Signs Rare Open Source Pledge to Boost Supplies During COVID
Major tech firms are opening their patents to allow developers to build much needed tools during the coronavirus crisis.
Open Source PPE: Inside the Project Decentralizing Face Mask Production
Engineers in the Midwest are creating an open source method for manufacturing face masks. They hope to decentralize production to the local level.
Kevin Owocki on Gitcoin, Controversy and the Future of Open Source Funding
The founder of one of crypto’s most buzzed about projects discusses the origins of Gitcoin, controversy, and why open source funding needs to evolve.
Is Bitcoin in 2020 Really Like the Early Internet?
Bitcoin may be behind the internet’s timeline in terms of commercial use cases, but it has already achieved comparable social functions.
Planned $1.1B Sale of .Org Angers Many Open Source Crypto Developers
The potential sale of the .org top-level domain could mean higher costs for open source crypto projects.
Jack Dorsey Announces New Twitter Team: Square Crypto, but for Social Media
It could be a harbinger of a radical shift in social media infrastructure, depending on the execution.
Huobi’s ‘Regulator-Friendly’ Blockchain Goes Open Source
Huobi Chain, the regulator-facing public blockchain of exchange Huobi Group, is now open source and available to all developers on GitHub.
This Startup’s Upgrade Code Can Be Used by Any Bitcoin-Based Blockchain
Nexus says an upgrade that brings smart-contract functionality to its blockchain can also be used by any other bitcoin-based chain.
Crypto Code Commits Remain Near All-Time Highs, Despite Price Declines
A new report from Electric Capital identifies which blockchains are attracting developer activity.
Huobi to Target Decentralized Finance With New Public Blockchain
Huobi Group is building a “regulator-friendly” public blockchain specifically designed for use cases within decentralized finance.
Facebook’s Libra Crypto Code Draws Critiques and Clones
Would-be coders and eager trolls are digging into the early code for Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency.
The Elk Is a Tiny Prototyping Board for Building Blockchain-Connected Devices
Elk aims to make it easy to connect hardware devices to blockchains and control electronic components or accept payments.
Securitize Open-Sources Its Protocol, Partners With tZERO Token Exchange
Securitize has partnered with Overstock subsidiary tZERO as it open-sources the code behind its in-house protocol.
Status Launches a ‘Tap-to-Pay’ Crypto Hardware Wallet
Ethereum startup Status has just announced a brand new cryptocurrency hardware wallet the size of your credit card.