Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin Core

The Bitcoin Block Size Debate Isn’t Just About Technology

The views of the Bitcoin Core developers are not the only ones that should count when deciding its future, says developer Elliott Olds.

Markets  ·  7 February 2016
Bitcoin

Amid Scaling Debate, Bitcoin Core Goes on Outreach Offensive

CoinDesk examines the current bitcoin scaling debate through the eyes of Bitcoin Core, the project's main developer team.

Tech  ·  28 January 2016
Bitcoin Protocol

Bitcoin Industry Optimistic Amid Bitter Battle for Scaling Solution

At the first stop on bitcoin's annual event calendar, opinions were diverse and divisive on how the network can scale to accommodate new users.

Business  ·  22 January 2016
Bitcoin Core

Core Developers Call for New Bitcoin Software Strategy at MIT

Bitcoin Core developers including Gavin Andresen expanded on their larger vision for bitcoin development at an MIT event yesterday.

Tech  ·  18 November 2015
Nodes

Bitcoin Node Numbers Fall After Spam Transaction ‘Attack’

The number of reachable nodes has declined further following an 'attack' that overloaded the bitcoin network.

Tech  ·  15 October 2015
Mining

Constructive Debate Shines as Scaling Bitcoin Unites Developers

Billed as a potential venue for debate on issues surrounding the viability of the bitcoin network, Scaling Bitcoin took place in Montreal yesterday.

Business  ·  13 September 2015
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Developers Pen Open Letter on Network Scalability

More than 30 bitcoin developers and contributors have signed a letter that discusses how the project aims to achieve consensus for scalability.

Tech  ·  1 September 2015
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Core Developers Join MIT Digital Currency Initiative

Bicoin Core developers Gavin Andresen, Wladimir van der Laan and Cory Fields have joined the MIT Media Lab’s new Digital Currency Initiative.

Tech  ·  22 April 2015
Bitcoin

Chainalysis CEO Denies ‘Sybil Attack’ on Bitcoin’s Network

Chainalysis was forced to defend itself after allegations its surveillance tactics had disrupted services and threatened the privacy of bitcoin users.

Tech  ·  14 March 2015
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Core 0.10 Gives Developers Simplified Access to Network Consensus

Bitcoin Core 0.10.0 is released with key changes that address declining nodes, floating transaction fees and a consensus library.

Tech  ·  17 February 2015
Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin Foundation Launches Event Series to Boost Core Development

The Bitcoin Foundation has announced that it will hold the first of a series of roundtable discussions for developers in Boston next month.

Business  ·  14 January 2015
Bitcoin

Mike Hearn: How Bitcoin’s Technology Advanced in 2014

Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn takes a look at how bitcoin's technology has advanced this year and predicts where things will go in 2015.

Tech  ·  2 January 2015
Security

Bitcoin Foundation Hires Developer Sergio Lerner for Full-Time Security Role

The Bitcoin Foundation has hired developer Sergio Lerner as its new bitcoin core security auditor.

Business  ·  5 December 2014
Bitcoin

Gavin Andresen: Bitcoin Foundation Pivot Won’t Centralize Core Development

Gavin Andrsen defended bitcoin's core development process in a new blog post that sought to debunk claims that it is too centralized.

Tech  ·  20 November 2014
Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin Foundation Pledges to Focus Solely on Core Development

The Bitcoin Foundation has announced it will look to shed its public policy, education and outreach initiatives as it focuses on core development.

Markets  ·  19 November 2014