SegWit

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Version 1.0 of a standard that could help connect all of bitcoin's differing Lightning tech implementations is reportedly close to being complete.

By Alyssa HertigAug 25, 2017

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Bitcoin prices were largely flat on the day's trading, suggesting bitcoin's biggest-ever technical change was already priced in.

By Pete RizzoAug 24, 2017

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

By Alyssa HertigAug 24, 2017

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SegWit will finally activate on bitcoin today after years of debate. But, what exactly is the code change and what does it enable?

By Alyssa HertigAug 23, 2017

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Is a new version of bitcoin's software a way to please all over the scaling issue, or a hostile takeover by commerce? The community is divided.

By Alyssa HertigAug 22, 2017

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How will SegWit impact the bitcoin network? Data from the already upgraded litecoin blockchain can provide an answer.

By Alyssa HertigAug 10, 2017

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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

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Litecoin continues to hover near all-time highs – a move that suggests it could be developing staying power in a diversified crypto market.

By Pete RizzoAug 9, 2017

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Passing a key threshold on Wednesday, the bitcoin network will soon be upgraded with a long in-development code change.

By Alyssa HertigAug 8, 2017

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SegWit is on par to lock-in today. Miners are embracing the scaling upgrade, but there's still time before users are able to take advantage.

By Alyssa HertigAug 8, 2017