Lighthouse

Lighthouse Raises Charity Crowdfunding Target in 24 Hours

Lighthouse, the bitcoin-powered crowdfunding application, raised its target of 3.5 BTC for Medic Mobile during its first 24 hours.

Business  ·  11 February 2015

Bitcoin-Powered Crowdfunding App Lighthouse Has Launched

Mike Hearn's decentralized crowdfunding app Lighthouse has officially launched in open beta.

Tech  ·  20 January 2015
Venture Capital

Mike Hearn Wins $40k Bounty for Bitcoin Core Crowdfunding Platform

Lighthouse, a decentralized crowdfunding platform for bitcoin projects, is expected to launch in August.

Business  ·  2 July 2014
Bitcoin

Mike Hearn: Underfunding is Leaving Bitcoin Development in Crisis

The bitcoinj developer has said development of the bitcoin protocol is in a "crisis period" through lack of incentive.

Tech  ·  25 June 2014
Regulation

Who Will Protect Investors in a Cryptocurrency Crowdsale?

Crowdselling via block chains is about to become big news, say advocates – but who will protect investors?

Policy & regulation  ·  28 May 2014
Bitcoin

New Decentralized Crowdfunding Platform Could Reshape Bitcoin Landscape

Bitcoin developer Mike Hearn opens up about his decentralized 'Lighthouse' platform.

Tech  ·  21 May 2014