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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Marchés

The Fight for On-Blockchain Bitcoin Scaling Soldiers On

A web conference this week found a notable selection of industry thought leaders exploring lesser-publicized solutions for bitcoin scaling.

chain, plastic

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Microsoft Launches Smart Contracts Security Working Group

Microsoft is organizing a working group dedicated to improving the security of smart contracts.

gears, mechanics

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Ethereum Wallet Update Sparks Debate Over 'Corporate' Integration

One of ethereum's best-known wallets released new updates today, though one drew outsized attention and provoked discussion.

backstab, fingers crossed

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Bitcoin Privacy Tool 'CoinShuffle' Sees First Transaction

A type of anonymous bitcoin transaction that privacy enthusiasts have been awaiting for years has finally been tested successfully.

blinds, room, dark

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Moscow Government to Explore Blockchain Voting

Government officials in Moscow today revealed plans to investigate applications of blockchain technology.

train, moscow, russia

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A Cryptographer Named After Harry Potter's Archenemy is Helping Solve Bitcoin's Biggest Problems

An anonymous cryptographer named after Harry Potter’s archenemy has put forth a proposal experts believe could help solve major issues facing bitcoin.

Voldemort, Harry Potter

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Blockchain Startup Chronicled Launches Ethereum IoT Registry

In an effort to build a standard for IoT, Chronicled is open sourcing a tool for registering connected devices on the ethereum blockchain.

internet of things, network, iot

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Next Bitcoin Software Update Will Be First to Feature SegWit Code

A forthcoming bitcoin software update will be the first to feature preliminary code for a future scaling upgrade.

computer, hacker

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Ethereum Prediction Market Service Takes First Steps With Beta Launch

A new prediction market is set to go live on the ethereum network this week.

gnosis, ethereum

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How Blockchain Could Make Robot Swarms Smarter

An MIT Media Lab research affiliate believes that by using the blockchain to distribute information, robots could solve problems more efficiently.

robot, smart