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Most Influential in Blockchain 2017 #10: Jihan Wu
Master of the ASICBoost, conjurer of Antbleed... Perhaps no character in the pantheon of industry leaders has been the subject of more conspiracy theories than Mr. Wu, a passionate bitcoin believer who's been reviled for his views. The young co-founder of Chinese mining giant Bitmain, he might not exactly be the villain we all believe. But, what might be for certain is that if there's a title for "most misunderstood," Wu would win hands down.
Former Bitmain Chip Designer Seeks to Revoke Mining Giant's Patent
A former employee is engaged in a tit-for-tat battle with mining giant Bitmain over the alleged misuse of intellectual property.
Mining Giant Bitmain Reportedly Raising $50 Million Funding Round
China-based mining firm Bitmain is to receive a $50 million investment from major venture capital firms, according to a report.
Game of Bluffs? With UAHF, Bitcoin Scaling Becomes Digital 'Missile Crisis'
In yet another turn to bitcoin's scaling debate, mining firm Bitmain says it would split the network should an upgrade known as 'BIP 148' activate.
Antbleed: Bitcoin's Newest New Controversy Explained
Bitcoin's latest controversy centers on a vulnerability found in mining chips, but the story only gets weirder from there.
Bitmain Debuts New Litecoin Mining Hardware, Citing Customer Demand
Mining firm Bitmain has announced a new litecoin mining rig it says will ship in Q2 2017.
Bitcoin's New Controversy: The AsicBoost Allegations Explained
A new allegation from a high-profile bitcoin developer has once again stoked the fire of its scaling debate.
Bitmain Subsidiary Opens New Bitcoin Mining Pool to Public
A subsidiary of controversial China-based mining firm Bitmain is launching a new pool today, one that is seeking to sidestep the scaling debate.
China's Bitcoin Miners See Profit in a Bigger-Block Blockchain
A bitcoin mining conference held by one of the network's largest miners saw what some have labeled an unscientific discussion of scaling the network.
One of Bitcoin's Biggest Miners is Launching a Second Pool
Open source. From Digital Asset to Bitmain, the two-word phrase is the blockchain rage.
