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NFT Trading Is Ice Cold But Developers Are Still Hot for Web3
This week, new reports were released that point to a major slowdown in NFT trading. Plus, Etihad Airways will soon let its community of frequent fliers stake NFTs for miles.
In NFT Sales, Bitcoin Jumps to No. 2 Spot in a Matter of Months
According to data platform CryptoSlam, NFTs on Bitcoin have grossed about $167 million in the past thirty days, creeping up on Ethereum’s number one position.
Lightning Labs Releases 'Better' Version of Token Minting on Bitcoin After BRC-20s Clog System
The project formerly known as "Taro" has been rebranded "Taproot Assets" after Lightning Labs was hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit. The new offering, now on a testnet, comes with a "core set of features to bitcoinize the dollar," according to the firm.
BRC-20 Explained: How Tokens on Bitcoin Work and Why They Are Controversial
The idea of putting tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain isn’t anything new, but previous efforts haven’t exploded in popularity like BRC-20.
Bitcoin Developers Debate Over Censoring Ordinals BRC-20s
The staggering amount of BRC-20 tokens minted via the Ordinals protocol, which clogged the Bitcoin network and sent transaction fees sky-high, has sparked a debate among developers of the blockchain over how to tame the on-chain frenzy. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential implications for the future of Bitcoin's ecosystem.
Frogs, Fevers and Fees: Bitcoin’s New Governance Challenge
The creation of Bitcoin-based meme coins using the new BRC-20 standard has driven up Bitcoin fees as they use more data than a basic Bitcoin transaction. But while some developers in the Bitcoin community are proposing a filter to block Bitcoin NFT projects, such censorship could run counter to Bitcoin's open-source characteristics, CoinDesk's chief content officer Michael Casey argues.
Among Bitcoin Developers, Debate Is Raging Over Whether to Censor Ordinals BRC-20s
Despite calls for censorship, many developers agree that maintaining the status quo is the right thing to do for now.
Africa Moves to Lightning, Stablecoins as Bitcoin Transaction Fees Soar
Those already using stablecoins and lightning transactions are not affected, but for many in Africa, higher bitcoin fees are a problem.
Bitcoin’s ‘BRC-20’ Explosion Sends Users Scrambling for Options, Including Lightning
The effects of the BRC-20 mints range from halting of bitcoin withdrawals on Binance to frustration with the sudden high costs of making bitcoin payments in places like Africa and South America.
Here's Why Bitcoin Blockchain Fees Have Surged to 2-Year Highs
Fees on the Bitcoin blockchain have surged to two-year highs as the ‘Bitcoin Request for Comment’ (BRC-20) tokens and the rising popularity of the Ordinals protocol drives demand for block space. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Bitcoin community.