SegWit

Bitcoin

Why Are Miners Involved in Bitcoin Code Changes Anyway?

How can miners block bitcoin changes? CoinDesk takes a look at how the network upgrades and the role these parties play.

Tech  ·  28 July 2017
Bitcoin

What’s Left Before SegWit Goes Live? Bitcoin’s Path to More Capacity

How far away is bitcoin from a capacity upgrade? While technical progress is being made, things are far from set in stone.

Tech  ·  25 July 2017
Bitcoin

‘Unrealistic’: BIP 91 Creator James Hilliard Has Choice Words for Segwit2x

The creative coder behind a clever way to enact SegWit doesn't believe a new proposal for the network is in its best interest.

Tech  ·  24 July 2017
Bitcoin

BIP 91 Locks In: What This Means for Bitcoin and Why It’s Not Scaled Yet

BIP 91 has locked in. Before you celebrate, here's what you need to know about what's happening with bitcoin's code.

Tech  ·  21 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

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
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

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

Bitcoin Legal Experts: nChain SegWit Criticisms Are Flawed

An evaluation of the possible legal risks of a bitcoin protocol change written by startup nChain has been criticised by industry legal experts.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 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