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Bitcoin's Lightning Network Is Live, But Can It Keep from Going Corporate?

As startups developing bitcoin's Lightning Network start pushing the tech forward, some wonder whether it'll be taken over by corporate interests.

By Leigh CuenMar 29, 2018

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.

Ethereum's creator has proposed a new fee to help keep the cryptocurrency decentralized.

By Alyssa HertigMar 27, 2018

Bitcoin isn’t illegal, but SESTA-FOSTA could be used to sue miners or node operators depending on what they store in the blockchain.

By Leigh CuenMar 27, 2018

Big miners are eying monero as a next money-maker. The only problem? Developers are taking steps to keep them out entirely.

At a recent annual meeting in New York, bitcoin's volunteer developer discussed their tech priorities for the year ahead.

By Alyssa HertigMar 24, 2018

At a recent event in Berlin, Edward Snowden for the first time talked at length about the problems and benefits of blockchain technology.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 22, 2018

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.

By Alyssa HertigMar 22, 2018

Blockchain governance is getting a shake-up by a forthcoming blockchain created by one of the co-founders of ethereum.

Last year saw a sharp rise in blockchain-related patent applications across the globe, according to the South Korean Intellectual Property Office.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 21, 2018