Beyond Segwit2x: Paul Sztorc Thinks Bitcoin Needs a New Scaling Roadmap

While current scaling proposals near collision, Paul Sztorc details a vision of bitcoin's future, including Lightning Network and Drivechain.

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Takes a Big Step Toward Interoperability

While several implementations of the much-anticipated Lightning Network have emerged, new specifications could bridge these splintered projects.

What If One Bitcoin Isn’t Like the Others? Fungibility Debated At Scaling Conference

The fungibility of bitcoin emerged as a central topic of debate on day one of the annual Scaling Bitcoin conference in Milan.

Scaling Bitcoin Preview: 5 Talks to Watch at Bitcoin’s Big Summit

Bitcoin's scaling conferences are known for spawning big ideas.

A Cryptographer Named After Harry Potter’s Archenemy is Helping Solve Bitcoin’s Biggest Problems

An anonymous cryptographer named after Harry Potter’s archenemy has put forth a proposal experts believe could help solve major issues facing bitcoin.

Bitcoin Scaling Event Set for Third Installment in Italy

A conference series started in the wake of bitcoin's ongoing block size debate will see a third installment in 2016.

Bitcoin Price Rockets To One-Year High on Record Volumes

The price of bitcoin has hit its highest level in the last year, trading at $436 and climbing at press time.

Internet Pioneer Pindar Wong: Bitcoin Creator Shouldn’t Be Penalized

Internet pioneer Pindar Wong has issued an impassioned plea to authorities amidst speculation bitcoin’s creator may have finally been identified.

Hard Fork Question Divides Developers at Scaling Bitcoin Day 2

Highlights of day two of Scaling Bitcoin included the debut of segregated witnesses and a roundtable discussion between developers and China's miners.