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Core has emerged as the largest Bitcoin sidechain as its total value locked surpasses the $400 million mark. According to data provided by DefiLlama, Core’s (CORE) TVL increased by over $100 million over the past 30 days and is currently…
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The newly discovered flaw allows hackers to steal funds from the Lightning channel, potentially impacting the future p2p package relay. Blockchain security developer Antoine Riard stepped back from the development of the Lightning Network shortly after a new severe vulnerability…
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Recent developments on Binance's consolidation transactions have sparked discussions, especially in the wake of the Bitcoin Core 25.0 update
Long-serving bitcoin (BTC) lead maintainer and developer Wladimir Jasper van der Laan has reportedly had his access to Bitcoin Core’s GitHub repository taken away. According to Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Van der Laan voluntarily gave up his access to the…
A core developer and founding member of Bitcoin, Luke Dashjr claims that on December 31, his PGP key was compromised. As a result, he lost practically all of his Bitcoin.
Soon, the community might be able to download a brand-new new upgrade to Bitcoin Core that is now being vetted and is in its final candidate stage.
The Bitcoin Core 0.21.0 is now live as per an update on Jan 15. Setting a Secure and Private Foundation for Bitcoin The latest iteration of Bitcoin’s implementation introduces several changes setting the foundation for a more secure, private, and…
The bug could have eroded Bitcoin’s credibility as the premier cryptocurrency. “Severe” Bitcoin Bug Secretly Patched According to a report by Coindesk, a previously undisclosed vulnerability in the Bitcoin Core software could have enabled hackers to compromise the network’s famed…
Bitcoin Core, the software governing the earliest protocol of Bitcoin, received a facelift on June 3 after a 0.20.0 update was implemented. Among other features is the network’s ability to protect against attacks from large players, such as nations or…
This week, Bitcoin Core 0.19.0 was released, marking the 19th upgrade to the client. Each upgrade aims to bring small changes that make a worthwhile difference, and the focus is on minimizing bandwidth and storage requirements while improving privacy and…
When Satoshi Nakamoto introduced the first version of Bitcoin, i.e., the Bitcoin 0.1 on January 9, 2009, little did he know that his white paper on peer to peer electronic cash system would be standing on the cusp of changing…
A GitHub report opened on September 17, 2018, revealed a recent bug in the Bitcoin Core versions 0.14.0 to 0.16.2. The exploit threatened to crash Bitcoin Core if the most recent version wasn’t updated. The anonymous reporter reached out to…
Bitcoin was the first ever cryptocurrency, and its creation paved the way for hundreds and thousands of different digital currencies. In theory, it was an ideal currency as it promised fast transaction times, low processing fees and anonymity for the…
On February 8, 2016, the cryptocurrency project Decred was launched. With the increasing number of altcoins entering the market, this was not an overly noteworthy event. However, following its entry into the cryptocurrency market, Decred was received very positively. Decred…
After much back and forth, SegWit (Segregated Witness) was rolled out in August 2017. It is now prompting developers to assemble an almost “themed” release that will see a new level of congregation for the Bitcoin creator fraternity. Driven primarily…
On August 1, the Bitcoin network will split with the emergence of Bitcoin Cash (BCH). This article will outline the choices you have if you hold bitcoin and some potential outcomes of the split. What is Bitcoin Cash? The project’s…
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