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Bitcoin

Top Secret? Bitcoin Scaling Plan Segwit2x Leaves More Questions Than Answers

While SegWit2x has significant support, according to some in the bitcoin community, the group is closing off software development to outsiders.

Tech  ·  23 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Miners Unite Behind Scaling Proposal Segwit2x

Bitcoin miners are now actively showing their support for a network scaling proposal by flagging signaling directly on the blockchain.

Tech  ·  19 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Scaling Proposal Segwit2x Moves Ahead With Initial Code Release

The first code for bitcoin scaling proposal SegWit2x has been released for testing. Notably, it might be compatible with another proposal, BIP 148.

Tech  ·  16 June 2017
Bitcoin

Game of Bluffs? With UAHF, Bitcoin Scaling Becomes Digital ‘Missile Crisis’

In yet another turn to bitcoin's scaling debate, mining firm Bitmain says it would split the network should an upgrade known as 'BIP 148' activate.

Tech  ·  15 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Scaling: How to Give Everyone More Control

Jimmy Song of Paxos discusses bitcoin's scaling debate, arguing that adding sidechains to the protocol could ultimately provide the best path forward.

Tech  ·  14 June 2017
Bitcoin

BIP 148 + SegWit2x? A Bitcoin Scaling Compromise Might Not Be So Easy

Popular bitcoin scaling solutions BIP148 and SegWit2x aren't compatible, but should they be to avoid a network split?

Tech  ·  13 June 2017
Bitcoin

Charts: Bitcoin’s Network is Objectively More Congested Than Ever

CoinDesk's research team takes a look at the changing economics of the bitcoin blockchain, using charts to tell the story of the scaling debate.

Tech  ·  8 June 2017
Bitcoin

Are Sidechains a Better Solution for Bitcoin’s Scaling Debate?

Once seen as an experimental technology, sidechains are emerging as a scaling solution that could please all sides of the debate.

Tech  ·  5 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ‘Segwit2x’ Scaling Proposal: Core Developers Strike Critical Stance

A new solution to the bitcoin scaling debate known as 'Segwitx2' has garnered notable support, but what do bitcoin's developers think of the proposal?

Tech  ·  1 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ‘Segwit2x’ Scaling Proposal: Where the Startups Stand

CoinDesk asks firms in the industry for their opinions on a new 'agreement' that aims to resolve bitcoin's scaling stalemate.

Tech  ·  31 May 2017
Bitcoin

Consensus 2017 Recap: Panels Cast Wide Net for Blockchain Discussions

A look back at some of the fascinating and diverse panels that took place at Consensus 2017 this week.

Business  ·  28 May 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s New Scaling ‘Agreement’: The Reaction

A meeting of bitcoin startup executives and miners held this weekend has resulted in a new proposal for how the project should be upgraded.

Tech  ·  24 May 2017
Bitcoin

Consensus 2017: BitPay CEO Calls Bitcoin Fork ‘Only Option’ For Businesses

A panel focused on bitcoin scaling drew crowds at Consensus 2017 today, though panelists painted a somewhat murky picture of potential paths forward.

Tech  ·  22 May 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Scaling Debate: The View From China’s Miners

Researcher Paul Ennis sheds light on China's bitcoin mining community, often viewed as one important political faction in the scaling debate.

Tech  ·  13 May 2017
Bitcoin

Back to Reality? Bitcoin’s Price Drops $100 Amid Meteoric Month

Bitcoin's price took a dip today, falling more than $100 at points in what was one of its worst days in recent weeks.

Markets  ·  12 May 2017