Bitcoin v. BitcoinCash Rivalry is Heating Up, But Crypto Space May Be Moving On

In August, 2017 the Bitcoin scaling debate reached its zenith when opponents of Segregated Witness (SegWit) forked the main chain to create Bitcoin Cash. Supporters of the two cryptocurrencies have since sought to discredit each other in what has been by-far the most vocal turf war in the crypto space. Nevertheless, although there is still…

June 28, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Altcoins

Litecoin Surges in Value, Continues To Demonstrate Resiliency

Since its creation in 2011 Litecoin has successful held its status as a top altcoin, despite significant market volatility and competition from more advanced platforms. It has recently seen a significant resurgence in value, once again showing its strength and proving critics wrong. With a strong community and development team as well as solid name…

June 12, 20190Comments

ByTrevor Smith

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

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

Crypto Prices Swing Wildly After SegWit2x Cancellation

The announced cancellation of Segwit2x on November 9th has initiated a period of intense price volatility across the crypto space. Within hours of the announcement Bitcoin prices began to collapse, and a number of altcoins, notably Bitcoin Cash, saw substantial increases. Prices have continued to swing, although Bitcoin remains down substantially overall, and is experiencing…

November 14, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Bitcoin Featured

Breaking the Confusion Around SegWit2x

This controversial topic has left investors, users, and organizations perplexed. Many in the Bitcoin community have pitched their opinions about the matter, have made their decisions, and advocated for or against SegWit2x. With good arguments speaking for either side, it is now on the users to try and understand this situation, in order to make a…

October 15, 20170Comments

ByZoran Spirkovski

Bitcoin

August 1st: How to Prepare for the Worst

Bitcoin’s future could be quite adventurous for owners and users given the upcoming potential disruptions in its network. All bitcoin users should pay special attention to the events planned to take place after August 1st and prepare for the various potential outcomes according to their own investing strategies. BIP91 and SegWit The Bitcoin Improvement Proposal No.…

July 24, 20170Comments

ByGeorge Krash

Bitcoin Featured

BIP91 locked in, Prices Advance

The long debate over Bitcoin scaling is moving toward resolution as more than 80% of the miners are signaling support for BIP91. If this holds, and it likely will, Bitcoin will adopt Segregated Witness via SegWit2x before the August 1st deadline (Update: As of midnight July 21st, BIP91 is locked in). Not surprisingly, Bitcoin prices…

July 20, 20170Comments

ByTrevor Smith

Bitcoin

The History of What’s Leading Bitcoin to the August 1st Fork

Things are looking a bit rough within bitcoin’s community once again. Current events might not exactly be as divisive as when opposition to Core development was peaking through 2016, but this time big miners are speaking out. The problem The community has been in need of a solution for quite some time now. The increase in…

June 20, 20170Comments

ByGeorge Krash

Bitcoin

SegWit – Possible Patent Infringements

Research revealed Segregated Witness or SegWit is possibly liable for violation of two patents filed with the United States Patent and Trade Office. The SegWit protocol has been the subject of numerous discussions and debates during the past year as solution to flexibility issues as well as probability execution will enhance transaction throughput. This refers…

June 13, 20170Comments

ByLutpin