Scaling

Ethereum

Ethereum Foundation Announces Millions in Grants for Scaling Research

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has announced two new subsidy programs. Teams can now apply to work on scaling proposals for the blockchain network.

Tech  ·  2 January 2018
Bitcoin

Most Influential in Blockchain 2017 #7: Pieter Wuille

Speak softly and carry a big SegWit? If bitcoin saw its biggest and most controversial change this summer, the evolution can all be traced back to one developer. Still, the founder of the controversial startup Blockstream and the network's most prodigious coder, Pieter Wuille, is a bit of a mystery. In an industry with no shortage of egos and bluster, though, Wuille is a rarity, choosing to let his code do the talking for him.

Markets  ·  31 December 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s Real Bottleneck

Bitcoin's markets may be booming but it's the network's rare development talent that may be most valuable.

Tech  ·  27 December 2017
Bitcoin

Bring on the FUD: 2017 Was The Year Bitcoin Became Anti-Fragile

What happened after all the fear, uncertainty and doubt of 2017? Bitcoin became stronger than ever, according to developer Jimmy Song.

Tech  ·  20 December 2017
Bitcoin

2018’s Big Question: Can Bitcoin Forks Deliver Value?

Forking bitcoin was all the rage in 2017. In 2018, the question might be, what are we getting in return?

Tech  ·  13 December 2017
Bitcoin

Victory Lap? 2017 Was Bitcoin’s Backwards Year

2017 was another bad year in bitcoin in the eyes of long-time industry observer Jim Harper, but he sees a silver lining at the end of the story.

Tech  ·  13 December 2017
Bitcoin

2017: The ‘Butt’ of Bitcoin’s Joke

Sanity? You weren't going to find it in the crypto world in 2017 according to author David Gerard. Insanity, though, there's plenty to go around...

Business  ·  12 December 2017
Bitcoin

Lightning: The Bitcoin Scaling Tech You Really Should Know

One of the most talked about technologies in development for bitcoin is the Lightning Network. But what does it do, and when might it be ready?

Tech  ·  9 December 2017
Ethereum

Cat Fight? Ethereum Users Clash Over CryptoKitties

As the popularity of CryptoKitties continues to strain ethereum, frustrated users are calling for a quick fix – an increase to the gas limit.

Tech  ·  7 December 2017
Bitcoin

Lightning At Last? Bitcoin Scaling Layer Almost Ready

Bitcoin's most anticipated scaling solution took a big step forward Tuesday with the presentation of new test results.

Tech  ·  6 December 2017
Ethereum

The Next CryptoKitties? The Blockchain Might Not Be Ready

The success of one cat-friendly app withstanding, the leading event in the token sector saw high-level discussion of industry pain points.

Markets  ·  6 December 2017
Ethereum

World Computer? New Protocol Could Supercharge Ethereum Blockchain

An older attempt to overcome ethereum's restrictions is getting a refresh, and may bring the platform closer to its aim of being a "world computer."

Tech  ·  1 December 2017
Bitcoin

Lightning Can Scale Bitcoin, But Are Costs a Barrier?

Often trumpeted as the future of bitcoin, the success of the Lightning Network may come down to economic forces, say researchers.

Tech  ·  21 November 2017
Bitcoin

No Fork, No Fire: Segwit2x Nodes Stall Running Abandoned Bitcoin Code

The Segwit2x bitcoin fork may have been formally called off, but as many as 150 nodes still running its code have stopped accepting transaction blocks

Tech  ·  17 November 2017
Privacy

Mimblewimble Just Launched Its First Testnet

An experimental blockchain boasting an innovative array of potential features is now entering a new phase of testing.

Tech  ·  17 November 2017