Mike Hearn

Bitcoin

New Decentralized Crowdfunding Platform Could Reshape Bitcoin Landscape

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

Tech  ·  21 May 2014
Bitcoin

What Are Bitcoin Nodes and Why Do We Need Them?

As a P2P network, bitcoin needs nodes, but the numbers are dropping – so what can be done?

Tech  ·  9 May 2014
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Core Development Falling Behind, Warns Bitcoinj’s Mike Hearn

Too few people are doing the heavy lifting, warns Mike Hearn, one of bitcoin's software development luminaries.

Tech  ·  24 February 2014
Bitcoin

Smart Property, Colored Coins and Mastercoin

Cryptoledgers, like those utilized in bitcoin and litecoin, are not merely one-dimensional, one-trick ponies relegated to simple fiat exchanges.

Tech  ·  22 January 2014
Bitcoin

Are Stealth Addresses the Secret to Bitcoin Privacy?

Bitcoin developer Peter Todd proposes that stealth address will allow for increased anonymity on the block chain.

Tech  ·  16 January 2014
Circle

Circle Sponsors CoinScrum’s Bitcoin Networking Event in London

CoinScrum, formerly Bitcoin Focus, is holding the event on 21st January with hopes to educate and connect bitcoin entrepreneurs.

Business  ·  13 January 2014
Regulation

Anti-Theft Bitcoin Tracking Proposals Divide Bitcoin Community

Should bitcoin transactions be marked to prove they didn't come from criminals? Should identities behind bitcoin addresses be verified?

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2013