BIP148

Will Miners Signal? Bitcoin’s Next Segwit2x Lock-in Period Starts Today

A bitcoin scaling proposal is close to enact the Segregated Witness upgrade as step one of its larger roadmap.

Tech  ·  18 July 2017

The Segwit2x Boycott: Bitcoin’s UASF Isn’t Backing Down From August Deadline

Support for a so-called UASF continues, adding complications to bitcoin's upcoming scaling drama.

Tech  ·  14 July 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Scaling Proposal Segwit2x Moves Ahead With Initial Code Release

The first code for bitcoin scaling proposal SegWit2x has been released for testing. Notably, it might be compatible with another proposal, BIP 148.

Tech  ·  16 June 2017
Bitcoin

Game of Bluffs? With UAHF, Bitcoin Scaling Becomes Digital ‘Missile Crisis’

In yet another turn to bitcoin's scaling debate, mining firm Bitmain says it would split the network should an upgrade known as 'BIP 148' activate.

Tech  ·  15 June 2017
Bitcoin

BIP 148 + SegWit2x? A Bitcoin Scaling Compromise Might Not Be So Easy

Popular bitcoin scaling solutions BIP148 and SegWit2x aren't compatible, but should they be to avoid a network split?

Tech  ·  13 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ‘Independence Day’: Could Users Tip the Scales in the Scaling Debate?

Is 'BIP 148' a beneficial change or risky update? Here's what both sides are saying about bitcoin's upcoming 'Independence Day'.

Tech  ·  8 June 2017