The Debate Over Bitcoin’s Dominance Re-Ignites As Markets Begin Recovery

Signs continue to emerge that the bear market may finally be at an end, as values across the crypto space are inching upwards and a number of platforms are well on their way to real-world adoption. One positive sign is that Bitcoin has moved past USD $4,000 several times over the past few days. This…

March 23, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Altcoins Bitcoin

Lightning Network Growing, Bitcoin Still Faces Stiff Competition

The issue of scalability is among the most significant, and controversial, issues across the crypto space. Bitcoin’s solution, the Lightning Network (LN), has now been available for over one year, and its use is growing rapidly. Nevertheless, it remains controversial, and competition is growing from rival platforms that offer alternate scaling solutions. The Lightning…

March 18, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Bitcoin Featured Technology

Second Layer Developments Promise Major Changes For Bitcoin

The tremendous media attention focused on Bitcoin primarily concerns its soaring value and adoption rate, but perhaps of much greater significance are developments that promise to dramatically alter its capabilities and use. Segregated Witness (SegWit) creates the ability for functions to take place outside of Bitcoin's main chain. These so-called second layer capabilities will enable…

January 6, 20180Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Altcoins Bitcoin Ethereum

Atomic Swaps Advance

Earlier this week BarterDEX demonstrated an atomic swap between Bitcoin Cash and Komodo via its decentralized platform. This move represents one of the most significant steps yet in the development of systems that could very well revolutionize all aspects of cryptocurrency use and adoption. Once active, atomic swaps will create networks of cryptos that can…

December 22, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Altcoins Bitcoin

Beyond Bitcoin: How Technical Features are Fueling Altcoin Adoption

Cryptocurrency’s bold march toward mainstream adoption is well underway, evidenced by skyrocketing market caps, and media saturation. It is now clear to all but the most stubborn of critics that cryptocurrency has a permanent place in global economics, and thus the race is now on to determine which platforms will emerge as the most popular.…

December 20, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith