Features
The Case Against Editable Blockchains
Making blockchains editable opens up financial systems to the potential for fraud, says author and investor Brian Kelly
Lightning Test Moves Bitcoin Scaling Into Striking Distance
A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle.
UBS Unveils Blockchain for Trade Finance at Sibos
Nothing to see here, just reimagining international trade!
Inside Bank of America's New Microsoft-Powered Blockchain Project
The inside story of how Microsoft and Bank of America worked together to build a blockchain prototype for trade finance.
In Formal Verification Push, Ethereum Seeks Smart Contract Certainty
CoinDesk spotlights the factors driving ethereum's coding community to embrace the concept of formal verification for smart contracts.
A Controversial Bitcoin Alternative is Seeking a Comeback
A controversial bitcoin alternative that offers owners and miners a choice of block size may be making a comeback.
Why You Should Beware the Altcoin Rebrand
Lead developer of Drop Zone Chris DeRose argues that ICOs are little more than rebranded altcoins and come with similar risks.
Winter is Coming: Bitcoin Mining for Heat (And Profit)
Winter is coming... So does it make sense to use bitcoin miners to subsidise your heating costs? CoinDesk investigates.
The Looming War for Blockchain Patents
There’s a patent land grab developing that could potentially make doing business more challenging for blockchain startups.
At Ethereum Mega-Event, the 'Church of Vitalik' Sobers Up
At Devcon2, the Ethereum community's strengths and limitations were on display.
