A Lower Block Time Could Help Bitcoin Scale, But Will It Work?
A small tweak to bitcoin could have a big impact.
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Oct 26, 2016 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2016
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Bitcoin's Lightning Network Takes a Big Step Toward Interoperability
While several implementations of the much-anticipated Lightning Network have emerged, new specifications could bridge these splintered projects.
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Oct 18, 2016 at 8:17 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2016
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What's Left Before SegWit Goes Live
After months of testing, bitcoin's big scaling upgrade is almost here.
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Oct 7, 2016 at 11:42 a.m. UTC
Oct 7, 2016
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Scaling Bitcoin Preview: 5 Talks to Watch at Bitcoin's Big Summit
Bitcoin's scaling conferences are known for spawning big ideas.
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Oct 6, 2016 at 1:02 p.m. UTC
Oct 6, 2016
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Lightning Test Moves Bitcoin Scaling Into Striking Distance
A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle.
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Sep 29, 2016 at 9:52 p.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2016
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A Controversial Bitcoin Alternative is Seeking a Comeback
A controversial bitcoin alternative that offers owners and miners a choice of block size may be making a comeback.
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Sep 25, 2016 at 3:53 p.m. UTC
Sep 25, 2016
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The Fight for On-Blockchain Bitcoin Scaling Soldiers On
A web conference this week found a notable selection of industry thought leaders exploring lesser-publicized solutions for bitcoin scaling.
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Sep 2, 2016 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
Sep 2, 2016
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A Cryptographer Named After Harry Potter's Archenemy is Helping Solve Bitcoin's Biggest Problems
An anonymous cryptographer named after Harry Potter’s archenemy has put forth a proposal experts believe could help solve major issues facing bitcoin.
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Aug 24, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 24, 2016
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Researchers Argue Radical Redesigns Needed to Scale Decentralized Blockchains
A new paper suggests bitcoin will need a major redesign to scale into a mainstream payment network.
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Feb 17, 2016 at 9:22 p.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2016
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Why Bitcoin’s Scaling Debate is An Opportunity Not a Flaw
Writer Nozomi Hayase looks at how bitcoin's scalability debate should be seen as just another phase in the growth of the digital currency.
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Feb 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 11, 2016