Scaling


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Why a 1MB Block Size May Be Right for Bitcoin Today

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

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Controlling the Perception that Bitcoin is Broken

In this opinion piece, Cato Institute senior fellow Jim Harper reflects on recent elements of the bitcoin scaling debate.

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As Block Size Debate Flares, Bitcoin Scaling Solution Enters Next Phase

The volunteer community that develops the code for bitcoin’s software has entered a new phase of testing for Segregated Witness.

analyze, chip

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The Four Types of Bitcoin Users

This opinion piece explores the range of bitcoin users and how their opinions on how the technology should develop is impacting network progress.

business, diversity

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Fred Wilson, Reid Hoffman Back MIT's $900k Bitcoin Developer Fund

MIT has raised $900,000 to continue funding the work of developers on the open-source bitcoin network.

money, computer

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Bitcoin, Blockchain and the Central Planning of Digital Money

Bitcoin security expert Kristov Atlas discusses the network's ongoing block size debate and the role of economics in this discussion.

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Why Bitcoin's Block Size Debate is a Proxy War

In this opinion piece, IBM's Martin Hagelstrom argues 'bitcoin's block size debate' isn't really about block size at all.

soldiers, maps

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With New Releases, Competing Bitcoin Softwares Forge Long-Term Plans

As the scaling debate escalates, bitcoin's competing developer teams are laying out long-term roadmaps for the network.

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Complaints Hit 'Record' Levels at Blockchain Amid Confirmation Delays

Wallet provider Blockchain has released data that indicates its users are complaining more about service disruptions amid increased network demand.

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Bitcoin Faces Extinction Without Core Development Competition

CoinDesk contributor Dan Cawrey argues that the bitcoin ecosystem should embrace and encourage competition in its development community.

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