SegWit

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Bitcoin's Lightning Network Moves Closer to Compatibility
Version 1.0 of a standard that could help connect all of bitcoin's differing Lightning tech implementations is reportedly close to being complete.
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No SegWit Bump? Bitcoin Price Shrugs Off Upgrade with Sideways Trading
Bitcoin prices were largely flat on the day's trading, suggesting bitcoin's biggest-ever technical change was already priced in.
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Segwit2x Developers Label Controversial Bitcoin Code 'Production Release'
The controversial code underlying bitcoin scaling proposal Segwit2x is moving toward production, according to project leaders.
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SegWit Goes Live: Why Bitcoin's Big Upgrade Is a Blockchain Game-Changer
SegWit will finally activate on bitcoin today after years of debate. But, what exactly is the code change and what does it enable?
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Bitcoin's Battle Over Segwit2x Has Begun
Is a new version of bitcoin's software a way to please all over the scaling issue, or a hostile takeover by commerce? The community is divided.
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SegWit in the Wild: 4 Lessons Bitcoin Can Learn from Litecoin
How will SegWit impact the bitcoin network? Data from the already upgraded litecoin blockchain can provide an answer.
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Full Steam Ahead? Segwit2x Reaffirms Bitcoin Hard Fork Plan
Segwit2x has reconfirmed plans to move forward with its 2mb hard fork in three months. Will this lead to another split?
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Litecoin Prices Hold Steady Near $50 as Bitcoin Locks In SegWit
Litecoin continues to hover near all-time highs – a move that suggests it could be developing staying power in a diversified crypto market.
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It's Official: Segregated Witness Will Activate on Bitcoin
Passing a key threshold on Wednesday, the bitcoin network will soon be upgraded with a long in-development code change.
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SegWit Lock-In: What the Tech Milestone Means for Bitcoin
SegWit is on par to lock-in today. Miners are embracing the scaling upgrade, but there's still time before users are able to take advantage.
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