Lightning Network

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There aren't many steps left before bitcoin's Lightning Network will be finished — or at least an early version of it.

By Alyssa HertigNov 12, 2016

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While several implementations of the much-anticipated Lightning Network have emerged, new specifications could bridge these splintered projects.

By Alyssa HertigOct 18, 2016

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Bitcoin's scaling conferences are known for spawning big ideas.

By Alyssa HertigOct 6, 2016

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Bitcoin's Lightning Network has passed another key milestone.

By Alyssa HertigOct 5, 2016

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A lesser-known startup has successfully tested an important piece of bitcoin's scaling puzzle.

By Alyssa HertigSep 29, 2016

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Bitcoin startup Blockstream has announced a slew of new hires that serve to further boost the firm’s already impressive development team.

By Pete RizzoAug 15, 2016

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A team of ethereum developers has successfully completed what they say is the first off-blockchain transaction on the network.

By Alyssa HertigAug 11, 2016

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Bitfury Group, in collaboration with the open-source Lightning Network community, has released a white paper on lightning routing.

By Pete RizzoJul 7, 2016

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Are bitcoin's short-term scaling issues holding back adoption? Contributor Ariel Deschapell argues the answer is no.

By Ariel DeschapellJul 3, 2016

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Micropayments have long been one of the most anticipated use cases for bitcoin, but similar tech may be coming soon to Ethereum.

By Alyssa HertigMay 31, 2016