Bitcoin
What’s in a Name? From Bitcoin to Blockchain to Distributed Ledgers
Nelson Rosario ponders why we have developed so many terms for what is effectively the same technology – bitcoin.
A Bitcoin Hard Fork? The Science of Contentious Code is Advancing
Developers are probing deeper into how best to execute a hard fork – a contentious upgrading tool that promises numerous benefits for bitcoin.
LinkedIn Killer? Bitcoin Upstart 21 Takes on Social With Email Play
21 Inc has released a platform that rewards users for receiving emails. Can it grab a slice of InMail's lucrative pie?
What Makes Bitcoin Great? One Scientist is On a Quest to Find Out
Academics still aren't sure why bitcoin is so robust, but one Cornell professor has made it her mission to find out.
Inside MAST: The Little-Known Plan to Advance Bitcoin Smart Contracts
Bitcoin could soon be endowed with a range of new technical improvements including greater smart-contract functionality.
Greg Maxwell Breaks Down Blockchain: The 'Uncontrollable Noun'
Blockstream CTO Greg Maxwell addressed the growing blockchain hype in a nuanced talk at Construct 2017 today.
Construct 2017: Life After SegWit? Bitcoin Gridlock Takes the Stage
Construct's open-source developer conference saw notable discussions, though talk of bitcoin's scaling issues was a persistent theme.
BitFury to Expand China Footprint Following $30 Million Deal
A new deal with Credit China Fintech, valued at $30m, will see see BitFury establish a joint venture in China.
How Ethereum Smart Contracts Could Replace Mining Pool Managers
Ethereum smart contracts might one day be used to combat 'mining centralization', if a new project called SmartPool comes to fruition.
