Scaling

Bitcoin

Will Miners Signal? Bitcoin’s Next Segwit2x Lock-in Period Starts Today

A bitcoin scaling proposal is close to enact the Segregated Witness upgrade as step one of its larger roadmap.

Tech  ·  18 July 2017
Bitcoin

What Could Happen to Bitcoin? A Visual Guide to Scaling Outcomes

With bitcoin poised for a number of possible code changes this summer, CoinDesk offers a visual guide to potential paths forward.

Tech  ·  18 July 2017
Bitcoin

Scaling Bitcoin Unveils 2017 Conference Dates

A popular bitcoin developer conference is set to hold its fourth installment at a famed California university in November.

Tech  ·  17 July 2017
SegWit2x

Bitcoin’s Miners Signal for Segwit2x Scaling Proposal Early

In a surprise move, bitcoin's mining community has begun to signal for a controversial code upgrade called Segwit2x by way of a proposal called BIP91.

Markets  ·  17 July 2017
Exchanges

GDAX Plans to Suspend Bitcoin Withdrawals If UASF Activates

Digital currency exchange platform GDAX has revealed its contingency plans in the event a controversial bitcoin scaling proposal is activated.

Tech  ·  14 July 2017
Bitcoin

The Segwit2x Boycott: Bitcoin’s UASF Isn’t Backing Down From August Deadline

Support for a so-called UASF continues, adding complications to bitcoin's upcoming scaling drama.

Tech  ·  14 July 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin and the Benefits of ‘Coopetition’

Jameson Lopp makes an impassioned plea for more cooperation between the players in the bitcoin space in order that the system can thrive.

Tech  ·  14 July 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Scaling Watch: News & Guides to Navigate the Coming Clash of Code

CoinDesk compiles the news, guides, explainers and real-time updates to keep you up-to-date on everything bitcoin scaling.

Tech  ·  13 July 2017
Bitcoin

Explainer: What Is SegWit2x and What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?

As a key deadline approaches, CoinDesk breaks down SegWit2x giving a high-level overview of the controversial bitcoin scaling proposal.

Tech  ·  12 July 2017
Bitcoin

Immature Code or Good Test? Bitcoin Scaling Proposal Segwit2x’s Testnet Forks

SegWit2x's testnet fork brings criticism, yet its developers claim the problem won't be replicated by the live deployment.

Tech  ·  11 July 2017
Bitcoin

Who Watches Bitcoin’s Watchmen? Scaling’s Great Game of Egos

Miners, startups, developers: CoinDesk editor Pete Rizzo takes a look at the cast of characters behind bitcoin's escalating scaling debate.

Tech  ·  7 July 2017
Ethereum

The $28-Billion Challenge: Can Ethereum Scale to Meet Demand?

A look at ethereum's scaling challenges that showcases how far the platform is from becoming the "world computer" originally envisioned.

Tech  ·  30 June 2017
Ethereum

Miners Boost Ethereum’s Transaction Capacity With Gas Limit Increase

Ethereum miners are raising the network’s transaction capacity, a move that comes amid criticism about blockchain congestion.

Tech  ·  29 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Scaling Project Segwit2x to Release New Code Today

Code for a popular but controversial bitcoin scaling proposal is set to be released on Friday, marking a major milestone for the effort.

Tech  ·  29 June 2017
Bitcoin

The Risks of Segregated Witness: Possible Problems Under US Contract Law

Jimmy Nguyen of nChain provides an opinion on possible legal issues with the SegWit scaling proposal should it activate on bitcoin's network.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2017