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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Segwit2x Developers Label Controversial Bitcoin Code 'Production Release'

The controversial code underlying bitcoin scaling proposal Segwit2x is moving toward production, according to project leaders.

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SegWit Goes Live: Why Bitcoin's Big Upgrade Is a Blockchain Game-Changer

SegWit will finally activate on bitcoin today after years of debate. But, what exactly is the code change and what does it enable?

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Lightning's Tadge Dryja is Working On a Bitcoin Cash 'Splitter'

Lightning Network creator Tadge Dryja is developing a tool to help bitcoin users safely claim their newly created bitcoin cash.

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Bitcoin's Battle Over Segwit2x Has Begun

Is a new version of bitcoin's software a way to please all over the scaling issue, or a hostile takeover by commerce? The community is divided.

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Couldn't Claim Your Bitcoin Cash? BTC.Com Now Has a Tool for That

In an effort to grow the pool of potential bitcoin cash users, BTC.com is launching a recovery tool for users who couldn't easily claim their funds.

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What's Next for Bitcoin Cash? Making Profitless Mining Profitable

Miners are currently mining bitcoin cash at a loss. CoinDesk looks at the reasons why, and what might happen if the tables turn.

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Lightning Bank Ledgers? Bitfury and Ripple Demo New Twist on Bitcoin Tech

Bitcoin's much-anticipated Lightning Network is now compatible with seven payment networks, thanks to new code from Ripple and Bitfury.

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$80,000: Zcash Foundation to Launch Grant Initiative

In an effort to propel development of its protocol, the Zcash Foundation is offering roughly $80,000 in new grants to its community.

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Blockstream Is Using Satellites to Beam Bitcoin Down to Earth

Blockstream says people most in need of bitcoin aren't getting it because of their lack of internet, but its satellite – yes, satellite – can help.

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Ethereum + Lightning? Buterin and Poon Unveil 'Plasma' Scaling Plan

Vitalik Buterin and Jospeh Poon hope to fix ethereum's scaling problem with a Lightning Network-like system, Plasma, but does it have what it takes?

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