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Gregory Maxwell: How I Went From Bitcoin Skeptic to Core Developer

The bitcoin core developer discusses his early disbelief in bitcoin's basic concept, how he helped develop sidechains and the issues facing bitcoin.

Tech  ·  29 December 2014
Bitcoin

The Blockchain Application Stack

The blockchain could very well change the infrastructure of the Internet. Here's what the new Internet could look like in 10 years.

Tech  ·  30 November 2014
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Too Many Bitcoins: Making Sense of Exaggerated Inventory Claims

The total number of bitcoins in claimed ownership is greater than the total mined so far. How is this possible?

Markets  ·  30 November 2014
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Bitcoin: New Plumbing for Financial Services

Bitcoin represents a new way to re-plumb the financial system on a decentralized architecture, so it's important to understand the network of pipes.

Tech  ·  29 November 2014
Exchanges

How Bitcoin Companies Keep Your Funds Safe

Bitcoin companies are attractive targets for hackers, so how do they protect your hard-earned coins?

Business  ·  25 November 2014
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The Blockchain Lottery: How Miners Are Rewarded

In this excerpt from the book 'Bitcoin for the Befuddled', the authors explain the process of how bitcoin miners are rewarded for their work.

Tech  ·  23 November 2014
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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
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Factom Outlines Record-Keeping Network That Utilises Bitcoin’s Blockchain

A Factom white paper outlines a way to prove the authenticity of records or other data on the blockchain.

Tech  ·  19 November 2014
Bitcoin

“I Love the Blockchain, Just Not Bitcoin”

An open letter to the people who argue that only the blockchain holds true value and can survive without bitcoin the currency.

Tech  ·  16 November 2014
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

Bitcoin-Over-Tor Anonymity ‘Can Be Busted for $2,500 a Month’

Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have found that using bitcoin over Tor leaves users open to privacy-busting attacks.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 October 2014
Bitcoin

Why Bitcoin’s Core Developers Want Multiple Versions

Bitcoin's development process isn't democratic, says its lead developer, but more options may benefit the Bitcoin Core.

Tech  ·  19 October 2014
Bitcoin

The Math Behind Bitcoin

Looking under the hood of the bitcoin protocol helps give insight to the mathematical foundations of the digital currency.

Tech  ·  19 October 2014
Bitcoin

The Blacklist Debate: When is it OK to Meddle with Bitcoin’s Code?

A developer who blacklisted gambling websites with custom bitcoin code has raised tempers, and a few interesting questions.

Tech  ·  17 October 2014
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How Bitcoin’s Block Chain Could Stop History Being Rewritten

Bitcoin's block chain can store more than transactions. According to Julian Assange, it provides a way to preserve history.

Tech  ·  15 October 2014