SegWit2x

Exchanges

Bitcoin Startups Advise Caution as Scaling Proposals Collide

With a number of developer proposals set to collide in the coming days, exchanges are issuing policy updates for bitcoin users.

Tech  ·  20 July 2017
Bitcoin

Behind on Bitcoin Drama? A (Short) History of Scaling

Feeling lost in the bitcoin scaling discussion? CoinDesk provides a selection of must-read content to quickly bring you up to speed.

Tech  ·  19 July 2017
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

CoinDesk Explainer: How BIP 91 Enacts SegWit While Avoiding a Bitcoin Split

CoinDesk gives a broad overview of BIP 91, a code proposal that could prove integral to bitcoin's upcoming scaling upgrade.

Tech  ·  18 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

Gambling on a Hard Fork: Will Roger Ver Take up a High-Stakes Bitcoin Wager?

Will controversial bitcoin investor Roger Ver take this high-stakes wager on a possible hard fork now there's a technical solution?

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

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