Bitcoin
$64,324.04-0.38%
Ethereum
$3,083.59-0.25%
Binance Coin
$564.73+0.61%
Solana
$144.62-1.58%
XRP
$0.51791340+2.86%
Dogecoin
$0.15581752+1.74%
Toncoin
$6.16-4.48%
Cardano
$0.48683267+2.84%
Shiba Inu
$0.00002343+1.94%
Avalanche
$35.92+1.35%
Wrapped Bitcoin
$64,639.34-0.14%
Bitcoin Cash
$490.08+2.33%
PlayIconNav
Crypto Prices CoinDesk 20 Index CoinDesk 20 Index

Scalability

hogwarts
Markets
Privacy
Coders Named After Harry Potter Characters Join Bitcoin’s 'Mimblewimble'
One of bitcoin's more forward-looking projects has attracted a group of developers who are using some obscure names from the Harry Potter series.
hogwarts
By Alyssa Hertig
Dec 2, 2016 at 5:54 p.m. UTC
Dec 2, 2016
PrivacyBitcoin ProtocolTechnologyNewsScalabilityFungibilityTechnology News
fuse, dynamite. (Sirocco/Shutterstock)
Markets
Bitcoin protocol
What's Left Before Bitcoin's Lightning Network Goes Live
There aren't many steps left before bitcoin's Lightning Network will be finished — or at least an early version of it.
fuse, dynamite. (Sirocco/Shutterstock)
By Alyssa Hertig
Nov 12, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Nov 12, 2016
Bitcoin ProtocolTechnologyBitcoinScalabilityLightning NetworkScalingSegWitFeaturesTechnology News
lightning, storm
Markets
Technology
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.
lightning, storm
By Alyssa Hertig
Oct 18, 2016 at 8:17 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2016
TechnologyNewsScalabilityLightning NetworkScaling BitcoinTechnology News
construction
Markets
Bitcoin protocol
What's Left Before SegWit Goes Live
After months of testing, bitcoin's big scaling upgrade is almost here.
construction
By Alyssa Hertig
Oct 7, 2016 at 11:42 a.m. UTC
Oct 7, 2016
Bitcoin ProtocolTechnologyBitcoin CoreBitcoinScalabilitySegWitFeaturesTechnology News
rome, italy
Markets
Privacy
Scaling Bitcoin Preview: 5 Talks to Watch at Bitcoin's Big Summit
Bitcoin's scaling conferences are known for spawning big ideas.
rome, italy
By Alyssa Hertig
Oct 6, 2016 at 1:02 p.m. UTC
Oct 6, 2016
PrivacySecurityNewsScalabilityLightning NetworkScaling Bitcoin
Screen Shot 2016-09-29 at 6.12.50 PM
Markets
Privacy
Lightning Test Moves Bitcoin Scaling Into Striking Distance
A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle.
Screen Shot 2016-09-29 at 6.12.50 PM
By Alyssa Hertig
Sep 29, 2016 at 9:52 p.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2016
PrivacyTechnologyScalabilityLightning NetworkFeaturesTechnology News
piggy banks
Markets
Bitcoin protocol
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.
piggy banks
By Alyssa Hertig
Sep 25, 2016 at 3:53 p.m. UTC
Sep 25, 2016
Bitcoin ProtocolBitcoin CoreBitcoinScalabilityDemocracyBitcoin UnlimitedFeatures
chain, plastic
Markets
Scalability
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.
chain, plastic
By Alyssa Hertig
Sep 2, 2016 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
Sep 2, 2016
ScalabilityBitcoin-NGSegregated WitnessFeatures
Voldemort, Harry Potter
Markets
Anonymity
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.
Voldemort, Harry Potter
By Alyssa Hertig
Aug 24, 2016 at 5:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 24, 2016
AnonymityTechnologyScalabilityScaling BitcoinFeaturesTechnology News