Alyssa Hertig

A contributing tech reporter at CoinDesk, Alyssa Hertig is a programmer and journalist specializing in Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Over the years, her work has also appeared in VICE, Mic and Reason. She's currently writing a book exploring the ins and outs of Bitcoin governance. Alyssa owns some BTC.

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Bitcoin Dust: What It Is and Why You Should Get Rid of It

It's time to get rid of your bitcoin "dust," some developers argue. CoinDesk explains why.

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Is XRP a Security? Major Ripple Debates Explained

Ripple has been on a tear this year, but its popularity is bringing back old debates around what its distributed ledger tech is all about.

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Hating On Craig 'Satoshi' Wright Has United Crypto

A developer who's never been shy about claiming he created bitcoin is facing overwhelming backlash from notable crypto industry leaders.

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Lightning Is Being Attacked for Its Own Good

The lightning network is under attack. But it's not money attackers are after, they say, but a robust, secure lightning network for the future.

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Bitcoin Is Close to Cutting Fees with Better Coin Selection

Years of work has culminated in Bitcoin Core software getting a "coin selection" upgrade that will lower transaction fees and scale the blockchain.

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Vitalik Wants You to Pay to Slow Ethereum's Growth

Ethereum's creator has proposed a new fee to help keep the cryptocurrency decentralized.

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Bitcoin's Next Year in Tech Is Coming Into Focus

At a recent annual meeting in New York, bitcoin's volunteer developer discussed their tech priorities for the year ahead.

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Zcash's Coming Hard Fork Could Pave the Way for More

Zcash's first hard fork is coming up, and devs expect it to activate without a hitch, preparing zcash for bigger, better upgrades in the future.

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How Much Should a Blockchain Cost? The Compelling Case for Higher Fees

While many think crypto transaction fees should be pushed lower, these researchers believe users could be paying more.

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Stellar Goes In On Lightning with 2018 Launch Target

Stellar isn't so far behind bitcoin in absorbing a faster and cheaper layer touted as the future of cryptocurrency payments.

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