The well known software developer Luke Dashjr is in the midst of controversy over how to upgrade the Bitcoin network in order to add the Taproot protocol. Bitcoin Core developers want to upgrade with “Speedy trial,” which will allow miners to push the feature through. However, Luke Dashjr wants to upgrade in a different manner, […]
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Bobby Lee renounces previous support for SegWit2x
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On June 28, Bitcoin Cash proponent Javier Gonzalez announced the launch of an interesting protocol called the Bitcoin Mining Parliament (BMP). The theory behind BMP is backed by the concept of Nakamoto Consensus where “miners are the executive power of Bitcoin” and “any needed rules and incentives can be enforced with this consensus mechanism.” Also […]
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Bitpico, a controversial mischief-maker within the world of bitcoin, has allegedly rage-quit BTC altogether. The pseudonymous entity, who has previously caught attention for stress-testing the Bitcoin Cash network and trying to keep Segwit2x alive, has now reportedly washed his hands of Bitcoin core altogether. There remains the possibility, however, that it’s merely the latest publicity […]
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This Sunday news.Bitcoin.com reported on a community-driven Bitcoin Cash network stress test taking place this September. However, allegedly another stress test is in the works with malicious intent, according to a lesser known developer named Bitpico. The anonymous person claims the attack has already started, and emphasizes his blitz of spam will amplify over time. […]
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Bitcoin has come a long way, but the original cryptocurrency might be in danger of stagnating if there are no changes in its path going forward. #ANALYSIS
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The way in which the community of the democratized and decentralized digital currency that is Bitcoin has shaped it to be a valuable store of value, but an almost useless replacement for fiat currency. But there are plans underfoot to change this. #ANALYSIS
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Bitpay is facing a backlash against its decision to implement a controversial feature it says is meant to protect bitcoin users. The leading payment processor is accused of abusing its dominant position to bully wallet providers into supporting its plans, degrading users’ privacy and hurting the use of bitcoin altogether. Also Read: Cryptocurrency Hedge Fund […]
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Since Bitcoin made the bold step towards being digital gold it would seem that it may have inadvertently also sunk its dominance in the cryptomarket. #ANALYSIS
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2017 saw massive highs for Bitcoin, but it also saw a number of hard forks from the original Blockchain. #NEW YEAR SPECIAL
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