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Ethereum's Byzantium Hard Fork Is Running Smoothly, Developers Say

Although it's still very early days for ethereum's Byzantium upgrade, developers indicate that the hard fork is running smoothly so far.

Ethereum's Byzantium upgrade has just executed by way of a hard fork at block number 4,370,000.

Hard forks have become a kind of spectator sport in the cryptocurrency community. Here's how to watch the latest: ethereum's Byzantium upgrade.

By Alyssa HertigOct 15, 2017

Ethereum's Geth has re-released its Byzantium hard fork software after spotting a bug. But low adoption is concerning with the fork so close.

One of the main providers of software underlying the ethereum protocol has faced delays with its preparations for an upcoming fork.

About three days before the Byzantium hard fork, developers are by and large optimistic, even though small protest movements continue.

By Alyssa HertigOct 13, 2017

Telefonica has filed for a patent outlining a potential type of data transfer network that uses a blockchain to ensure reliability.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 13, 2017

Swift declares its blockchain proof-of-concept a success, but in the build up to its biggest annual event, implementation is far from certain.

With only around three days to go before ethereum launches into Byzantium, the second largest client is struggling to meet the deadline.

Professional services firm Accenture is working on several prototypes being developed as part of Singapore's "Project Ubin" blockchain initiative.

By Stan HigginsOct 12, 2017