Technology
'Super UASF': Could a Clever Idea Break Bitcoin's Scaling Deadlock?
An experimental 'user-activated soft fork' for pushing through a controversial bitcoin code change took another step forward this week
Blockchain-Powered VR World Enters New Testing Phase
Decentraland, a virtual reality underpinned by a blockchain, is moving ahead with the launch of a new testnet.
Space & Time: How BitTorrent's Creator is Attacking Bitcoin Waste
Bitcoin's 'proof of work' validation mechanism burns a huge amount of energy, but this novel solution from developer Bram Cohen aims to change that.
Code Bug Exploit Sends Bitcoin Unlimited Nodes Offline
Bitcoin Unlimited's network of nodes took a hit today.
Nasdaq is Helping Build a Blockchain Market for Ad Contracts
Exchange operator Nasdaq helping to launch a new blockchain-based market for advertising contracts.
CoinDesk Explainer: The Bitcoin Unlimited Debate
The controversial alternative to Bitcoin Core has drifted to the heart of bitcoin's raging scaling debate over the past year, but why?
UK Government Eyes Blockchain Trials in New Digital Strategy Push
The UK government said it envisions a role for blockchain as part of a broader digitization plan unveiled earlier this month.
How Bitcoin's P2P Layer Got a Speed Hike in the Latest Core Release
MIT-funded developer Cory Fields discusses his work overhauling the code for Bitcoin Core's peer-to-peer layer – a task that was anything but easy.
