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Are Sidechains a Better Solution for Bitcoin's Scaling Debate?
Once seen as an experimental technology, sidechains are emerging as a scaling solution that could please all sides of the debate.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Jun 5, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2017
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Purse Launches Testnet for Bitcoin Scaling Tech 'Extension Blocks'
Bitcoin startup Purse is moving ahead with development on 'extension blocks' a proposal to help mitigate bitcoin's current bandwidth issues.
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By Corin Faife
Apr 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2017
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