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ViaBTC Claims Neutrality Ahead of Bitcoin Cash's Likely Launch
A controversial mining pool arguably at the center of bitcoin's upcoming Bitcoin Cash fork is opening up about its position and global perception.
ViaBTC
By Pete Rizzo
Jul 29, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. UTC
Jul 29, 2017
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Why Are Miners Involved in Bitcoin Code Changes Anyway?
How can miners block bitcoin changes? CoinDesk takes a look at how the network upgrades and the role these parties play.
bitcoin, chips
By Alyssa Hertig
Jul 28, 2017 at 2:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 28, 2017
Mining PoolsBitcoin CoreBitcoinScalingSegWitUASFSegWit2xFeaturesTechnology News
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Bitcoin's Miners Signal for Segwit2x Scaling Proposal Early
In a surprise move, bitcoin's mining community has begun to signal for a controversial code upgrade called Segwit2x by way of a proposal called BIP91.
green, light
By Alyssa Hertig
Jul 17, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2017
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The Segwit2x Boycott: Bitcoin's UASF Isn't Backing Down From August Deadline
Support for a so-called UASF continues, adding complications to bitcoin's upcoming scaling drama.
breaking, separate
By Alyssa Hertig
Jul 14, 2017 at 3:39 p.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2017
Mining PoolsBitcoinScalingSegWitUASFSegWit2xBIP148FeaturesTechnology News
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Bitcoin Miners Unite Behind Scaling Proposal Segwit2x
Bitcoin miners are now actively showing their support for a network scaling proposal by flagging signaling directly on the blockchain.
Hardware mining
By Alyssa Hertig
Jun 19, 2017 at 5:25 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2017
Mining PoolsBitcoinNewsScalingSegWitSegWit2xTechnology News
lighter, fire
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Mining pools
Bitcoin's New Controversy: The AsicBoost Allegations Explained
A new allegation from a high-profile bitcoin developer has once again stoked the fire of its scaling debate.
lighter, fire
By Pete Rizzo
Apr 6, 2017 at 5:21 p.m. UTC
Apr 6, 2017
Mining PoolsBitmainNewsScalingSegWitGreg MaxwellAsicBoostFeatures
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Bitcoin mining
Fire the Miners? Radical Ideas Emerge as Bitcoin Fork Talk Escalates
As tensions rise in bitcoin's scaling debate, support is growing for a solution that could sideline miners should they try to force a code change.
siren, red
By Alyssa Hertig
Mar 22, 2017 at 11:45 a.m. UTC
Mar 22, 2017
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Which Majority? Bitcoin Exchange Accord Reveals Hard Fork Dilemma
A newly released statement from major exchanges today may have stoked tensions in the ongoing bitcoin scaling debate.
boxing, ring
By Pete Rizzo
Mar 18, 2017 at 2:13 a.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2017
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Bitcoin Mining Pool Backs Rootstock Smart Contracts Effort
For the first time, a bitcoin mining pool has integrated a process called 'merge-mining' – a move aimed to bring smart contracts to the bitcoin blockchain.
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By Michael del Castillo
Mar 9, 2017 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2017
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How Ethereum Smart Contracts Could Replace Mining Pool Managers
Ethereum smart contracts might one day be used to combat 'mining centralization', if a new project called SmartPool comes to fruition.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Jan 24, 2017 at 8:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 24, 2017
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