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New Ethereum Tech Calls on Slavic Gods for Security
Researchers have unveiled a new ethereum scaling project with a focus on security, and even Vitalik Buterin wants to see it grow and succeed.
Lightning + NFC? The New Plan to Bring Bitcoin to Retail
A new proposal explores the combination of the lightning network and NFC to move the layer-two bitcoin tech forward.
IOTA: The $3.7 Billion Crypto Developers Love to Hate
One of the largest crypto assets has been under fire for its technical decisions, with some developers even branding IOTA the coin they love to hate.
Bitcoin Dust: What It Is and Why You Should Get Rid of It
It's time to get rid of your bitcoin "dust," some developers argue. CoinDesk explains why.
Is XRP a Security? Major Ripple Debates Explained
Ripple has been on a tear this year, but its popularity is bringing back old debates around what its distributed ledger tech is all about.
Hating On Craig 'Satoshi' Wright Has United Crypto
A developer who's never been shy about claiming he created bitcoin is facing overwhelming backlash from notable crypto industry leaders.
Lightning Is Being Attacked for Its Own Good
The lightning network is under attack. But it's not money attackers are after, they say, but a robust, secure lightning network for the future.
Bitcoin Is Close to Cutting Fees with Better Coin Selection
Years of work has culminated in Bitcoin Core software getting a "coin selection" upgrade that will lower transaction fees and scale the blockchain.
Vitalik Wants You to Pay to Slow Ethereum's Growth
Ethereum's creator has proposed a new fee to help keep the cryptocurrency decentralized.
Bitcoin's Next Year in Tech Is Coming Into Focus
At a recent annual meeting in New York, bitcoin's volunteer developer discussed their tech priorities for the year ahead.
