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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.
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?
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.
Fabric 1.0: Hyperledger Releases First Production-Ready Blockchain Software
Open-source blockchain consortium Hyperledger has announced that its first production-ready solution, Fabric, is now complete.
Defending Borders with Blockchain: Former Cheney Advisor Calls for Action
A new report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies details how blockchain could be used to protect government supply chains.
Equity Markets on a Blockchain: Delaware's Potential Impact
Last week, Delaware passed legislation that will give corporations the right to issue and trade shares on a blockchain. This is why it's a big deal.
Bitcoin's Price Surge is Making Hobby Mining Profitable Again
As the price per bitcoin increases, more and more people are being drawn to hobby mining, which can once again provide ROI.
Ripple's XRP: Giving the Third-Largest Cryptocurrency a Second Look
Amidst a broader uptick in interest in crypto assets, is XRP worth a look? A long-time bitcoin investor shares his view.
Smart Contracts for Bitcoin? Lightning's Tadge Dryja Is Working on It
A well-known bitcoin developer has published a new proposal for how smart contracts could be added to the blockchain network.
Who Watches Bitcoin's Watchmen? Scaling's Great Game of Egos
Miners, startups, developers: CoinDesk editor Pete Rizzo takes a look at the cast of characters behind bitcoin's escalating scaling debate.
