Lightning Network
Lightning Test Moves Bitcoin Scaling Into Striking Distance
A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle.
Blockstream Adds to All-Star Blockchain Developer Team
Bitcoin startup Blockstream has announced a slew of new hires that serve to further boost the firm’s already impressive development team.
Ethereum Scaling Advances With 'First' Off-Blockchain Payments
A team of ethereum developers has successfully completed what they say is the first off-blockchain transaction on the network.
Bitfury Releases Proposal for Bitcoin Lightning Micropayments Routing
Bitfury Group, in collaboration with the open-source Lightning Network community, has released a white paper on lightning routing.
Why a 1MB Block Size May Be Right for Bitcoin Today
Are bitcoin's short-term scaling issues holding back adoption? Contributor Ariel Deschapell argues the answer is no.
Will Ethereum Beat Bitcoin to Mainstream Microtransactions?
Micropayments have long been one of the most anticipated use cases for bitcoin, but similar tech may be coming soon to Ethereum.
Bitcoin Startup Blockchain Releases Code for 'Thunder' Payment Channels
The development of payments channels on the bitcoin network took a step forward today with new technology released by wallet startup Blockchain.
Lightning’s Balancing Act: Challenges Face Bitcoin’s Scalability Savior
What tech challenges face the bitcoin Lightning Network? Jameson Lopp analyzes in this in-depth feature piece.
Lightning, Duplex and the Search for Scalable Bitcoin Micropayments
CoinDesk speaks to developers seeking to update the functionality of bitcoin's technology to allow for cost-effective micropayments.
