Gavin Andresen

Andresen is Back With a One-Man Security Project Inspired by Bitcoin Mishaps

Back with a new project tangential to bitcoin, Gavin Andresen says his one-man Random Sanity Project is perfect: boring and stress-free.

Tech  ·  3 June 2017

Where is Gavin Andresen? The Quiet Exile of Bitcoin’s Former Face

Bitcoin developers discuss a messy divorce with former maintainer Gavin Andresen, once the most public face of the digital currency project.

Tech  ·  19 May 2017
Craig Wright

Gavin Andresen Now Regrets Role in Satoshi Nakamoto Saga

Gavin Andreseen says he now regrets getting involved in trying to verify Crag Wright's claim he is Satoshi Nakamoto.

Tech  ·  16 November 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
Mining

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Fork-load of Drama

Following last week's doom and gloom, this week's news coverage leaves much to be desired for those seeking slightly more uplifting trends.

Markets  ·  21 August 2015
Bitcoin

Bitcoin ‘Forked’ in Controversial Bid to Resolve Scalability Question

Two of bitcoin's best-known developers have 'forked' the software in a controversial attempt to resolve its scalability crisis.

Tech  ·  17 August 2015
Exchanges

Email Paywall System ‘Mailman’ Wins Coinbase Hackathon

Mailman has won Coinbase's second hackathon, which gave away $70,000 worth of bitcoin in prizes.

Business  ·  3 July 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
Coinbase

Coinbase Announces Bitcoin Hackathon with $70,000 in Prizes

Coinbase has announced details of its second hackathon competition, including $70,000 in bitcoin prizes and an all-star judging panel.

Markets  ·  8 April 2015
BitGo

BitGo Update Expands Security Controls for Consumers

The bitcoin multi-sig wallet provider has added a series of key features to its services, whilst also updating its pricing policy.

Business  ·  16 March 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
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
News

Gavin Andresen Rejects Bitcoin Centralisation Concerns at Web Summit

Gavin Andresen has spoken about bitcoin at Web Summit in Dublin, a gathering of technology startups, investors and celebrities.

Markets  ·  6 November 2014
Features

The 12 Best Answers from Gavin Andresen’s Reddit AMA

Bitcoin Core developer Gavin Andresen took to Reddit today to take part in an ask-me-anything (AMA) session.

Markets  ·  21 October 2014