Why Bitcoin’s Scaling Debate is An Opportunity Not a Flaw
Writer Nozomi Hayase looks at how bitcoin's scalability debate should be seen as just another phase in the growth of the digital currency.
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Feb 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
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The Bitcoin Block Size Debate Isn't Just About Technology
The views of the Bitcoin Core developers are not the only ones that should count when deciding its future, says developer Elliott Olds.
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Feb 7, 2016 at 1:38 p.m. UTC
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Amid Scaling Debate, Bitcoin Core Goes on Outreach Offensive
CoinDesk examines the current bitcoin scaling debate through the eyes of Bitcoin Core, the project's main developer team.
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Jan 28, 2016 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Industry Optimistic Amid Bitter Battle for Scaling Solution
At the first stop on bitcoin's annual event calendar, opinions were diverse and divisive on how the network can scale to accommodate new users.
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Jan 22, 2016 at 3:35 a.m. UTC
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Core Developers Call for New Bitcoin Software Strategy at MIT
Bitcoin Core developers including Gavin Andresen expanded on their larger vision for bitcoin development at an MIT event yesterday.
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Nov 18, 2015 at 7:06 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Node Numbers Fall After Spam Transaction 'Attack'
The number of reachable nodes has declined further following an 'attack' that overloaded the bitcoin network.
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Oct 15, 2015 at 5:56 p.m. UTC
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Constructive Debate Shines as Scaling Bitcoin Unites Developers
Billed as a potential venue for debate on issues surrounding the viability of the bitcoin network, Scaling Bitcoin took place in Montreal yesterday.
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Sep 13, 2015 at 1:10 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Developers Pen Open Letter on Network Scalability
More than 30 bitcoin developers and contributors have signed a letter that discusses how the project aims to achieve consensus for scalability.
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Sep 1, 2015 at 6:35 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Core Developers Join MIT Digital Currency Initiative
Bicoin Core developers Gavin Andresen, Wladimir van der Laan and Cory Fields have joined the MIT Media Lab’s new Digital Currency Initiative.
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Apr 22, 2015 at 2:47 p.m. UTC
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Chainalysis CEO Denies 'Sybil Attack' on Bitcoin's Network
Chainalysis was forced to defend itself after allegations its surveillance tactics had disrupted services and threatened the privacy of bitcoin users.
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Mar 14, 2015 at 2:21 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2015