Sidechains
Ethereum's First Production Scaling Project Is Here – But With a Catch
Little-known startup Loom Network claims it's ready to take on ethereum's thorny scaling problems with a centralized version of sidechains.
The Sidechains Breakthrough Almost Everyone in Bitcoin Missed
Though it's garnered little attention, "non-interactive proofs of proofs of work" may clear a roadblock for sidechains, a potential "altcoin killer."
RSK Beta Brings Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Closer to Bitcoin
RSK, a much-anticipated project designed to boost bitcoin's functionality, took a step toward becoming real Tuesday with a beta launch.
Sidechains Project Pushes Ahead with Bitcoin BIP Submission
One of the developers behind the Drivechain project for bringing sidechains to bitcoin is seeking feedback on the project's code.
Bitcoin Startup RSK to Launch Smart Contracts Sidechain in 2017
RSK's effort to bring ethereum-like smart contracts to the bitcoin blockchain could go live in 2017, its lead developer has told CoinDesk.
Staking Sidechains? New Paper Proposes Twist on Bitcoin Tech
A new proposal considers how bitcoin sidechains might be secured using a system similar to those being discussed in experimental proof-of-stake models.
MimbleWimble Won't ICO But Will Launch Cryptocurrency
One of the more theoretical attempts at scaling blockchain networks is taking steps toward launching it's own network for further testing.
Drivechain Developers Hold First Meeting on Future of Sidechains Project
The developers behind a sidechain project that has the potential to boost bitcoin's functionality just held their first major meeting.
Bitcoin Scaling: How to Give Everyone More Control
Jimmy Song of Paxos discusses bitcoin's scaling debate, arguing that adding sidechains to the protocol could ultimately provide the best path forward.
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.
