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Mining Pools
ViaBTC Claims Neutrality Ahead of Bitcoin Cash's Likely Launch
A controversial mining pool arguably at the center of bitcoin's upcoming Bitcoin Cash fork is opening up about its position and global perception.
Why Are Miners Involved in Bitcoin Code Changes Anyway?
How can miners block bitcoin changes? CoinDesk takes a look at how the network upgrades and the role these parties play.
Bitcoin's Miners Signal for Segwit2x Scaling Proposal Early
In a surprise move, bitcoin's mining community has begun to signal for a controversial code upgrade called Segwit2x by way of a proposal called BIP91.
The Segwit2x Boycott: Bitcoin's UASF Isn't Backing Down From August Deadline
Support for a so-called UASF continues, adding complications to bitcoin's upcoming scaling drama.
Bitcoin Miners Unite Behind Scaling Proposal Segwit2x
Bitcoin miners are now actively showing their support for a network scaling proposal by flagging signaling directly on the blockchain.
Bitcoin's New Controversy: The AsicBoost Allegations Explained
A new allegation from a high-profile bitcoin developer has once again stoked the fire of its scaling debate.
Fire the Miners? Radical Ideas Emerge as Bitcoin Fork Talk Escalates
As tensions rise in bitcoin's scaling debate, support is growing for a solution that could sideline miners should they try to force a code change.
Which Majority? Bitcoin Exchange Accord Reveals Hard Fork Dilemma
A newly released statement from major exchanges today may have stoked tensions in the ongoing bitcoin scaling debate.
Bitcoin Mining Pool Backs Rootstock Smart Contracts Effort
For the first time, a bitcoin mining pool has integrated a process called 'merge-mining' – a move aimed to bring smart contracts to the bitcoin blockchain.
How Ethereum Smart Contracts Could Replace Mining Pool Managers
Ethereum smart contracts might one day be used to combat 'mining centralization', if a new project called SmartPool comes to fruition.
