Bitcoin Core

It Isn't 'Consensus': Toward Cooler Protocol Debates

The idea that bitcoin and blockchains run on "consensus" among their users is counterproductive, argues Jim harper.

By Jim HarperSep 10, 2016

A new proposal could make it easier for bitcoin exchanges to guard against hacks, but key challenges around enacting the change are slowing advances.

By Jacob DonnellyAug 28, 2016

CoinDesk explores how the ethereum hard fork affected sentiment regarding bitcoin's long-raging block size debate.

By Stan HigginsAug 26, 2016

A forthcoming bitcoin software update will be the first to feature preliminary code for a future scaling upgrade.

By Alyssa HertigAug 18, 2016

A new post to the Bitcoin.org website indicates its contributors have reason to believe it may soon be targeted by malicious actors.

By Pete RizzoAug 18, 2016

Bitcoin Core developers are concerned that the side effects of a hard fork on the ethereum blockchain could have negative impacts on all blockchains.

A long-running effort to boost block propagation times in the bitcoin network is getting an upgrade.

By Stan HigginsJul 21, 2016

A late July gathering featuring members of bitcoin’s development and mining communities will not focus on scaling.

By Pete RizzoJul 18, 2016

The volunteer community that develops the code for bitcoin’s software has entered a new phase of testing for Segregated Witness.

By Stan HigginsJun 30, 2016

As The DAO struggles to find its path forward after multiple attacks, entrepreneurs must find a way forward. Is bitcoin's blockchain ready for them?

Pageof 19