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CoinDesk examines the current bitcoin scaling debate through the eyes of Bitcoin Core, the project's main developer team.

By Pete RizzoJan 28, 2016

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Following a months-long debate on how to scale the bitcoin network, bitcoin mining firms are voicing their support for a newly introduced proposal.

By Pete RizzoJan 23, 2016

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CoinDesk speaks to Blockstream CEO Austin Hill about the industry's ongoing debate on how best to scale the bitcoin blockchain.

By Pete RizzoJan 22, 2016

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BitFury is moving ahead with development of a previously announced prototype for a bitcoin-enabled Internet of Things device.

By Pete RizzoJan 20, 2016

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Confused about the current state of bitcoin's 'block size debate'? CoinDesk rounds up thoughts from a recent influx of blogs on the subject.

By Pete RizzoJan 19, 2016

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Long-time bitcoin developer Mike Hearn officially “left” the project this week, creating a negative narrative that was seized by the press.

By Pete RizzoJan 15, 2016

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Australian bitcoin mining firm Bitcoin Group is expected to make its long-awaited debut on the Australian Securities Exchange next month.

By Daniel PalmerJan 13, 2016

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With low bitcoin prices, it was a tough year for miners, says MegaBigPower founder and CEO Dave Carlson, but 2016 looks brighter.

By Dave CarlsonJan 8, 2016

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Litecoin creator Charlie Lee discusses the trade-offs developers are currently considering as they seek to increase the bitcoin network's capacity.

By CoinDeskDec 19, 2015

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A newly introduced proposal for how the bitcoin network can be scaled to handle greater transaction volumes is gaining traction among developers.

By Pete RizzoDec 8, 2015