Latest from Alyssa Hertig
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?
Striking Twice? Lightning's Joseph Poon Takes On Ethereum Exchange Project
Lightning's Joseph Poon is now building an ethereum-based decentralized exchange in an effort to eliminate third parties from trades.
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'.
Are Sidechains a Better Solution for Bitcoin's Scaling Debate?
Once seen as an experimental technology, sidechains are emerging as a scaling solution that could please all sides of the debate.
Ethereum Developers Stymie Blockchain Spammer's New Attack
An effort to disrupt the ethereum blockchain was quickly put down today by a team of network developers.
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?
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.
Consensus 2017: Advice From a Lawyer to ICOs: 'Don’t Be Stupid'
The legality of the ICO as a funding vehicle was discussed on day three of CoinDesk's annual Consensus event.
Consensus 2017: Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Puts Blockchain Privacy Into Focus
Privacy and confidentiality are big-ticket priorities for the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, ethereum-focused consortium launched in February.
Consensus 2017: BitPay CEO Calls Bitcoin Fork 'Only Option' For Businesses
A panel focused on bitcoin scaling drew crowds at Consensus 2017 today, though panelists painted a somewhat murky picture of potential paths forward.
