Bcoin: A Bitcoin Full-node Implementation in JavaScript
Bcoin is a JavaScript implementation of a Bitcoin full-node. It is touted as a JavaScript bitcoin library which does a lot of the hard bitcoin things for ..
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Blockfreight™: The Blockchain of Global Freight
Right now a potent meeting of technologies is underway. Container freight, meet smart contracts and meet blockchain. On the 26th of April 2016 Blockfreight™ the blockchain of global freight was launched marking the genesis of a second revolution in freight, by a blockchain startup, 60 years to the day that Malcolm McLean introduced Containerization to …
Bitcoin Core 0.13.0: What’s In The Box?
Preperations for Segregated Witness The much anticipated Segregated Witness, or “segwit”, has not been implemented in this release, instead we see all the code preparations for it included. This means that node operators will be able to test segwit and see how it performs on the testnet. Miners and node operators that are interested in implementing segwit once it is activated …
Bitcoin 0.13.0: Binary Safety Warning Issued
Bitcoin.org have issued a safety warning alongside the release of the 0.13.0 software update. They warn of ‘state sponsored attackers’ that may be looking to disrupt the upgrade process. The Chinese Bitcoin community in particular has been asked to be extra vigilant in making sure they obtain the correct binaries. The warning post then goes on to …
Kim Dotcom Gives Bitcoin A Wink
Kim Dotcom announces the launch of Megaupload 2.0 and hints at Bitcoin price rise to coincide with Bitcache technology. Updated.