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Ethereum
Decentralization vs Scale: Crypto's Growing Struggle
New academic papers dive into just how decentralized the most popular blockchains are, and how resistant they'd be to takeover by controlling force.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Jan 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 24, 2018
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Blockchain Startup Cypherium Partners with IC3 for Scaling Research
Cypherium, which provides a blockchain infrastructure, is partnering with research group IC3 to work on scaling solutions.
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By Nikhilesh De
Jan 16, 2018 at 12:34 p.m. UTC
Jan 16, 2018
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Mimblewimble's Small Step: Grin Raises Funds for New Development
Bitcoin startup BlockCypher is among those backing development for a new alternative blockchain that aims to break cryptographic ground.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Dec 15, 2017 at 3:35 a.m. UTC
Dec 15, 2017
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Bitcoin Cash Plans to Increase Its Block Size, Again
Bitcoin cash could have its block size increased next year, according to an early roadmap from Bitcoin ABC.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Nov 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 29, 2017
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Bitcoin
Relief and Disbelief: Bitcoin Reacts to Sudden '2x' Suspension
Bitcoin's attempted '2x' software upgraded is cancelled – and some in the cryptocurrency's community think that's cause for celebration.
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By Pete Rizzo & Alyssa Hertig
Nov 8, 2017 at 11:05 p.m. UTC
Nov 8, 2017
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Ethereum
'A Modest Proposal': Vitalik Unveils Multi-Year Vision for Ethereum
The 23-year-old creator of the world's second most valuable blockchain outlined a new vision for the network at a conference on Wednesday.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Nov 2, 2017 at 2:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 2, 2017
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Bitcoin 'Battle'? Core Developers Apathetic as Segwit2x Fork Approaches
Bitcoin developers, once outraged by the Segwit2x hard fork, are now indifferent, believing it stands no chance of replacing bitcoin.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Nov 1, 2017 at 10:15 a.m. UTC
Nov 1, 2017
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Ethereum
Show of Force: Ethereum Gears Up for Devcon3 Developer Conference
With hurdles still to overcome, ethereum is out to prove itself at its annual developer event Devcon3, which kicks off next Wednesday.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Oct 30, 2017 at 8:45 a.m. UTC
Oct 30, 2017
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MimbleWimble Won't ICO But Will Launch Cryptocurrency
One of the more theoretical attempts at scaling blockchain networks is taking steps toward launching it's own network for further testing.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Sep 26, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 26, 2017
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Smart contracts
MASTer Plan: Better Bitcoin Smart Contracts Could Go Live This Year
Blockstream co-founder Mark Friedenbach is breathing new life into bitcoin smart contracts with his MAST proposal.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Sep 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 11, 2017
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