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Next Bitcoin Core Release to Finally Connect Hardware Wallets to Full Nodes

The coming release of Bitcoin Core will finally, natively allow users to connect bitcoin full nodes to hardware wallets.

Tech  ·  8 April 2019
Bitcoin

Don’t Expect Bitcoin’s Supply to Change, Says Core Maintainer Wlad van der Laan

In a new interview, bitcoin's lead maintainer, Wlad van der Laan, argues any change to the cryptocurrency's supply would erode its utility and value.

Tech  ·  21 February 2019
Bitcoin

Not Everyone Wants to Fix Bitcoin’s ‘Time Warp Attack’ – Here’s Why

A bit of a debate has revved up about bitcoin's "time warp attack" and whether it's an exploit or an unintended advantage.

Tech  ·  13 October 2018
Bitcoin

‘Nothing Is Decentralized’: Crypto Springs Confronts Tech’s Shortcomings

The tone distinguishing Crypto Springs from the plethora of blockchain conferences was an acute focus on uncomfortable and open-ended questions.

Business  ·  4 October 2018
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‘Bitcoin Bug’ Exploited on Crypto Fork as Attacker Prints 235 Million Pigeoncoins

Using a major bug found and fixed on bitcoin last month, an attacker was able to print 235 million coins on "pigeoncoin."

Tech  ·  2 October 2018
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In Wake of ‘Major Failure,’ Bitcoin Code Review Comes Under Scrutiny

In the wake of a severe code vulnerability, bitcoin developers are asking if current code review processes are enough to prevent further failures.

Tech  ·  25 September 2018
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The Latest Bitcoin Bug Was So Bad, Developers Kept Its Full Details a Secret

This week's major bitcoin bug was even worse than developers let on – it could have been used to effectively print more bitcoin.

Tech  ·  21 September 2018
Bitcoin

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.

Tech  ·  20 September 2018
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Bitcoin Core Developers Move to Fix Denial-of-Service Software Bug

An abnormally severe bug has been discovered in bitcoin's software, with possible ramifications for lightning users.

Tech  ·  19 September 2018
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Bitcoin’s Next Big Software Upgrade to Feature New Language for Crypto Keys

A new version of Bitcoin Core is coming, including a new key language and more. CoinDesk assembles the earliest and most interesting details.

Tech  ·  1 September 2018
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Bitcoin’s Biggest Startups Are Backing a New Effort to Keep Fees Low

A project called Bitcoin Optech is launching to ensure companies like Coinbase and Square know the best technologies out there to reduce user fees.

Tech  ·  20 July 2018
Bitcoin

Schnorr Is Looking Poised to Become Bitcoin’s Biggest Change Since SegWit

Highly-respected bitcoin developer Pieter Wuille unveiled a draft document outlining the technical makeup of bitcoin's likely next major upgrade.

Tech  ·  16 July 2018
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A Long-Secret Bitcoin Key Is About to Be Revealed

A long-held bitcoin secret is about to come out - and for good reason - but it could cause problems for older altcoins.

Tech  ·  26 June 2018
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There’s a New Bitcoin Core in Town – And It’s Out to Troll Bitcoin Cash

Troll cryptocurrency Bitcoin Core is the next step of bitcoin's ongoing naming wars.

Tech  ·  14 June 2018
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Maximalist for Hire: Bitcoin Believer Pierre Rochard Starts Advisory Firm

While other blockchain experts are starting multi-coin hedge funds or consulting for ICOs, Pierre Rochard is advising investors on bitcoin, period.

Business  ·  11 May 2018