Alyssa Hertig

Alyssa Hertig

A contributing tech reporter at CoinDesk, Alyssa Hertig is a programmer and journalist specializing in Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Over the years, her work has also appeared in VICE, Mic and Reason. She's currently writing a book exploring the ins and outs of Bitcoin governance. Alyssa owns some BTC.

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Who Created the Ethereum Ecosystem?
The crypto industry's most used crypto project was designed and created by a Canadian-Russian programmer when he was just 19 years old.
Christian Lundkvist and Vitalik Buterin (right) speak at Devcon 1. (Ethereum Foundation/YouTube)
Could "Speedy Trial" be the solution that gets Taproot across the finish line?
Bitcoin’s Taproot Activation Gains Momentum From New ‘Speedy Trial’ Proposal
Taproot is the largest upgrade Bitcoin has seen in years, and many are proposing projects on top of it.
Could "Speedy Trial" be the solution that gets Taproot across the finish line?
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Blockchain Sleuthing Firm Calls Nigeria 'Focal Point' for Africa's Crypto Scams
These scams are raking in tens of thousands of dollars in crypto a month, blockchain analytics firm Whitestream determined.
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There are ways to save some sats on bitcoin transaction fees.
A Guide to Saving on Bitcoin's High Transaction Fees
The average bitcoin transaction fee is $23. Luckily, there are ways to cut costs.
There are ways to save some sats on bitcoin transaction fees.
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What Is an Enterprise Blockchain?
Find out why some of the world's largest companies are turning to these specific blockchains to revolutionize their businesses.
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How Crypto Transforms Prediction Markets
Betting can be used to predict the future. That's the crazy idea behind prediction markets. Here's how they work and where cryptocurrency fits into the picture.
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What Is a Flash Loan?
A guide to one of DeFi’s most innovative and controversial features.
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Bitcoin 'Can't Be Stopped': Nigerians Look to P2P Exchanges After Crypto Ban
Some Nigerians plan to continue using bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies despite a directive issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week ordering banks to clos...
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What Is the ERC-20 Ethereum Token Standard?
The ERC-20 token standard was revolutionary for creating interoperability between tokens built on the Ethereum Network.
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Which Crypto Projects Are Based on Ethereum?
Ethereum dapps are different from everyday apps because they aim to hand users more control over their online lives.
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