Bitcoin Core

Segwit2x Developers Label Controversial Bitcoin Code 'Production Release'

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

By Alyssa HertigAug 24, 2017

The developer team behind the Segwit2x scaling proposal is set to announce a formal date for a planned bitcoin hard fork today.

By Pete RizzoAug 16, 2017

Segwit2x has reconfirmed plans to move forward with its 2mb hard fork in three months. Will this lead to another split?

By Alyssa HertigAug 9, 2017

Missed Tuesday's bitcoin fork? CoinDesk recaps the day's events, outlining how a band of miners broke off of bitcoin to create a new network.

By Stan HigginsAug 1, 2017

CoinDesk's Alyssa Hertig looks at the varied industry reactions to Bitcoin Cash, a variant of bitcoin said to be launching today.

By Alyssa HertigAug 1, 2017

CoinDesk compiles its feature articles and explainers on Bitcoin Cash ahead of its expected fork on Tuesday.

By CoinDeskAug 1, 2017

A deep dive into claims that it's safe to remove bitcoin's block size limit and instead rely on existing "simplified payment verification" methods.

By Jameson LoppJul 30, 2017

How can miners block bitcoin changes? CoinDesk takes a look at how the network upgrades and the role these parties play.

By Alyssa HertigJul 28, 2017

How far away is bitcoin from a capacity upgrade? While technical progress is being made, things are far from set in stone.

By Pete RizzoJul 25, 2017

The creative coder behind a clever way to enact SegWit doesn't believe a new proposal for the network is in its best interest.

By Alyssa HertigJul 24, 2017

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