Security

Ethereum

How Developers Are Responding to Ethereum’s Unexpected Fork

An unintentional split of the network was the latest event to shake ethereum.

Markets  ·  1 December 2016
Security

Zcash and the Art of Security Theater

As bitcoin core developer Peter Todd published his role in helping create the Zcash cryptocurrency doubt is cast on the system's "trustless setup."

Markets  ·  14 November 2016
Security

Bitcoin’s Security Model: A Deep Dive

CoinDesk takes a look under the hood to understand what security features are and aren't offered by bitcoin.

Markets  ·  13 November 2016
Security

Stolen Bitcoin? Anti-Theft Feature Gets Second Life on Sidechains

A concept that could enable new functionality for bitcoins on the bitcoin blockchain is being tested by Blockstream.

Tech  ·  4 November 2016
Ethereum

Ethereum Bug Sends Smart Contracts Back to the Drawing Board

A small Solidity bug has stirred a big debate among ethereum developers.

Tech  ·  2 November 2016
Security

A Lower Block Time Could Help Bitcoin Scale, But Will It Work?

A small tweak to bitcoin could have a big impact.

Tech  ·  26 October 2016
Ethereum

Ethereum Forks But Blockchain Attacks Keep On Coming

Yesterday’s ethereum hard fork went according to plan, but the attacker has yet to be thwarted.

Tech  ·  19 October 2016
Ethereum

So, It Looks Like Ethereum is Going to Have to Fork Again…

Ethereum is planning for another hard fork to foil an ongoing series of attacks on the network.

Tech  ·  12 October 2016
Ethereum

So, Ethereum’s Blockchain is Still Under Attack…

What began over two weeks ago with spam attacks has escalated into a battle pitting ethereum developers against unknown antagonists.

Tech  ·  6 October 2016
Lightning Network

Scaling Bitcoin Preview: 5 Talks to Watch at Bitcoin’s Big Summit

Bitcoin's scaling conferences are known for spawning big ideas.

Markets  ·  6 October 2016
Bitcoin

Does the Original Bitcoin Wallet Still Matter?

The descendant of Satoshi's original bitcoin wallet is still available today, and continuing to see upgrades.

Tech  ·  16 September 2016
Ethereum

Blockchain Veterans Unveil Secure Smart Contracts Framework

Two notable blockchain developers are releasing an open-source smart contract security tool.

Tech  ·  15 September 2016
Security

Inside the Zcash Audit: Why the Anonymous Blockchain Project Spent $250k on a Trial By Fire

A venture-backed cryptocurrency with the promise to provide truly anonymous transactions is scheduled to launch into beta today.

Markets  ·  9 September 2016
Ethereum

Smart Contract Analyzer to Debut at Ethereum Conference

Researchers will soon open source a tool designed to evaluate ethereum smart contract code.

Tech  ·  7 September 2016
Ethereum

Microsoft Launches Smart Contracts Security Working Group

Microsoft is organizing a working group dedicated to improving the security of smart contracts.

Tech  ·  1 September 2016