Bitcoin Network

Bitcoin Transaction Fees Decline as Network Congestion Eases

After facing a heavy load of transactions earlier this month, bitcoin's network has returned to a more normal level, recent developments suggest.

Markets  ·  27 May 2020

Inside IC3: How Cornell is Advancing the Science of Bitcoin

An inside look at Cornell University's IC3 lab, which has numerous projects centered on researching and boosting cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.

Tech  ·  29 March 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Network Survives Surprise Stress Test

A company's 'ultimate stress test' on the bitcoin network failed before it finished, but did produce some valuable information about transaction fees.

Tech  ·  23 June 2015
Nodes

First Plug-in Node Aims to Boost Bitcoin’s Network Security

Bitseed has launched the first plug-in bitcoin node to encourage users to contribute to the bitcoin network, hassle-free.

Business  ·  25 March 2015
Japan

Japanese Scholars Draft Proposal for a Better Bitcoin

Japanese researchers have published a set of monetary policy proposals they say could stabilise bitcoin's volatility.

Tech  ·  7 November 2014
Bitcoin

12 Ways to Measure the Bitcoin Network’s Health

The health of the distributed bitcoin network is vital to its performance capabilities, but how is it measured?

Tech  ·  27 September 2014