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Sharding Is Ushering in Radical Ethereum Designs
One of ethereum's biggest upgrades isn't quite live, but that doesn't mean it's not inspiring critical thinking about how to boost the network.
Vitalik Wants You to Pay to Slow Ethereum's Growth
Ethereum's creator has proposed a new fee to help keep the cryptocurrency decentralized.
Child Porn On Bitcoin? Why This Doesn't Mean What You Might Think
Bitcoin isn’t illegal, but SESTA-FOSTA could be used to sue miners or node operators depending on what they store in the blockchain.
Crypto Kill Switch: Monero Goes to War Against Miners
Big miners are eying monero as a next money-maker. The only problem? Developers are taking steps to keep them out entirely.
Bitcoin's Next Year in Tech Is Coming Into Focus
At a recent annual meeting in New York, bitcoin's volunteer developer discussed their tech priorities for the year ahead.
Edward Snowden: Public Ledger Is Bitcoin's Big Flaw
At a recent event in Berlin, Edward Snowden for the first time talked at length about the problems and benefits of blockchain technology.
Zcash's Coming Hard Fork Could Pave the Way for More
Zcash's first hard fork is coming up, and devs expect it to activate without a hitch, preparing zcash for bigger, better upgrades in the future.
Polkadot's Plan for Governing a Blockchain of Blockchains
Blockchain governance is getting a shake-up by a forthcoming blockchain created by one of the co-founders of ethereum.
Global Blockchain Patent Filings Spiked In 2017, Korea's IP Office Says
Last year saw a sharp rise in blockchain-related patent applications across the globe, according to the South Korean Intellectual Property Office.
How Much Should a Blockchain Cost? The Compelling Case for Higher Fees
While many think crypto transaction fees should be pushed lower, these researchers believe users could be paying more.
