SegWit

Bitcoin

Top Secret? Bitcoin Scaling Plan Segwit2x Leaves More Questions Than Answers

While SegWit2x has significant support, according to some in the bitcoin community, the group is closing off software development to outsiders.

Tech  ·  23 June 2017
Bitcoin

A Bitcoin Scaling Upgrade: How It Could Finally Happen (And How It Could Fail)

As various scaling proposal deadlines loom, bitcoin is either on the verge of the biggest change in its history, or its biggest political failure.

Tech  ·  21 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Miners Unite Behind Scaling Proposal Segwit2x

Bitcoin miners are now actively showing their support for a network scaling proposal by flagging signaling directly on the blockchain.

Tech  ·  19 June 2017
Bitcoin

Game of Bluffs? With UAHF, Bitcoin Scaling Becomes Digital ‘Missile Crisis’

In yet another turn to bitcoin's scaling debate, mining firm Bitmain says it would split the network should an upgrade known as 'BIP 148' activate.

Tech  ·  15 June 2017
Litecoin

Litecoin Foundation Reports ‘No Issues’ Since SegWit Activation

The litecoin cryptocurrency adopted an upgrade called Segregated Witness just over a month ago and, so far, things seem to be going smoothly.

Tech  ·  14 June 2017
Bitcoin

BIP 148 + SegWit2x? A Bitcoin Scaling Compromise Might Not Be So Easy

Popular bitcoin scaling solutions BIP148 and SegWit2x aren't compatible, but should they be to avoid a network split?

Tech  ·  13 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ‘Independence Day’: Could Users Tip the Scales in the Scaling Debate?

Is 'BIP 148' a beneficial change or risky update? Here's what both sides are saying about bitcoin's upcoming 'Independence Day'.

Tech  ·  8 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ‘Segwit2x’ Scaling Proposal: Miners Offer Optimistic Outlook

A proposal to boost the capacity of the bitcoin network is gaining traction. But what do miners think about what's on the table?

Tech  ·  2 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ‘Segwit2x’ Scaling Proposal: Core Developers Strike Critical Stance

A new solution to the bitcoin scaling debate known as 'Segwitx2' has garnered notable support, but what do bitcoin's developers think of the proposal?

Tech  ·  1 June 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ‘Segwit2x’ Scaling Proposal: Where the Startups Stand

CoinDesk asks firms in the industry for their opinions on a new 'agreement' that aims to resolve bitcoin's scaling stalemate.

Tech  ·  31 May 2017
Bitcoin

Pieter Wuille’s Latest Project: Making Bitcoin Harder to Lose

One of bitcoin's most prolific developers is attempting to make bitcoin addresses more user-friendly.

Tech  ·  12 May 2017
Lightning Network

Litecoin Successfully Activates SegWit

The litecoin network has officially upgraded its code to support Segregated Witness, enabling users to send news kinds of transactions today.

Tech  ·  10 May 2017
Smart Contracts

Litecoin is Giving New Life to Bitcoin’s Most Experimental Tech

An upgrade to the litecoin codebase is inspiring new strategies from blockchain developers seeking eventually to build on bitcoin.

Tech  ·  8 May 2017
Lightning Network

The Litening: Will Litecoin Be the First Big Blockchain With Lightning?

A new test version of the Lightning Network launched today, marking a step toward a long-awaited live debut on a major cryptocurrency.

Tech  ·  2 May 2017
Lightning Network

Litecoin’s SegWit Activation: Why it Matters and What’s Next

SegWit, a highly anticipated code change, is set to lock-in on the public litecoin blockchain today. Here's what you need to know.

Tech  ·  26 April 2017