The creator of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency has floated a possible change to the network’s long-opaque ether issuance policy.
IBM Evolution: Big Blue Is Finally Getting Serious About Cryptocurrency
IBM is breaking from enterprise blockchain norms by publicly working with cryptocurrencies in a wide range of projects.
Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes
The Singapore government is launching an innovation-boosting blockchain challenge that will reward successful projects with funding.
Broken Privacy? The Allegations Against Monero Are Old News
Monero devs think a re-released paper is causing unnecessary stir, but also believe it will help move the crypto’s privacy tech forward.
Can the Lightning Network Avoid Going Corporate?
As startups developing bitcoin’s Lightning Network start pushing the tech forward, some wonder whether it’ll be taken over by corporate interests.
Sharding Is Already Ushering in Radical New Ethereum Designs
One of ethereum’s biggest upgrades isn’t quite live, but that doesn’t mean it’s not inspiring critical thinking about how to boost the network.
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.
Child Porn On Bitcoin? Why This Doesn’t Mean What You Think
Bitcoin isn’t illegal, but SESTA-FOSTA could be used to sue miners or node operators depending on what they store in the blockchain.
The Crypto ‘Kill Switch’: Monero Is Going to War Against Big Miners
Big miners are eying monero as a next money-maker. The only problem? Developers are taking steps to keep them out entirely.
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.
Edward Snowden: Public Ledger Is Bitcoin’s Big Flaw
At a recent event in Berlin, Edward Snowden for the first time talked at length about the problems and benefits of blockchain technology.
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.
Polkadot’s Radical Plan for Governing a Blockchain of Blockchains
Blockchain governance is getting a shake-up by a forthcoming blockchain created by one of the co-founders of ethereum.
Global Blockchain Patent Filings Spiked In 2017, Korea’s IP Office Says
Last year saw a sharp rise in blockchain-related patent applications across the globe, according to the South Korean Intellectual Property Office.
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.
Snowden Leak Suggests NSA Is Extensively Tracking Bitcoin Users
The U.S. National Security Agency is reportedly aiming to track down users behind the bitcoin blockchain.
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.
Stablecoin to HODL? Pizza CEO Nets Millions for Crypto
“Stablecoins” continue to be a much sought-after tech for ICOs, and a new one, Fragments, now boasts investment from True, Pantera and FBG.
‘Programming Blockchain’ Will Change How You See Bitcoin
Jimmy Song’s Programming Blockchain workshop taught me about a lot more than bitcoin.
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.