Technology
Ethereum's Big Switch: The New Roadmap to Proof-of-Stake
Ethereum's developers are offering more clarity on how the network is preparing for its biggest change yet.
A Decentralized Mixer For Ethereum? Zcoin Is Working on It
A new project is seeking to combine ethereum's smart contract capabilities with the privacy afforded to the zcash blockchain.
Yours May Have Just Sent The First Real Bitcoin Lightning Payment
Blockchain content startup Yours is working on an alternative version of the Lightning Network, one that actually works on bitcoin right now.
Bitcoin Needs More Politics, Not Less
On the two-year anniversary of a post that sparked a thousand bitcoin debates, Jim Harper analyzes the state of developer politics.
All Systems Go? Ethereum Domain Effort Prepares for Launch (Again)
After a failed initial launch, an effort to create a decentralized domain register on top of the ethereum blockchain is ready for round two.
Hyperledger Adds 'Indy' and 'Composer' Blockchain Projects
The Linux Foundation-backed Hyperledger blockchain project got a little bit bigger this week.
A UN Agency is Exploring Blockchain's Impact on Trade
A UN agency is putting together two white papers focused on how blockchain tech can facilitate trade and business processes.
5 Fast Facts on Ether, The Ethereum Token That's Up 900% This Year
Five things you should know about ether, a cryptocurrency that surged in value during the first quarter of 2017.
Craig Wright's New Company is Building a Bitcoin Core Competitor
A secretive startup called nChain is gearing up to launch an alternative implementation of the bitcoin software for use by developers.
Major European Power Utility Launches Twin Blockchain Trials
Dutch power utility TenneT is taking part in a pair of blockchain trials over the coming months focused on distributed energy transfer.
