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Bitcoin Developers Propose Hierarchical Channels To Boost Lightning Network Scalability

With hierarchical channels, Lightning may overcome its scalability limitations by enabling quick and flexible off-chain resizing of channels.Developers are exploring the use of hierarchical channels to help speed up and make the Lightning Network…

Spiral Releases Q2 Update Detailing Bitcoin Development Kit Milestone, Among Other Advances

The update illustrates that the Bitcoin builder community surrounding Spiral is hard at work.Spiral, the Bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Block, has released its quarterly update. The projects Spiral has launched have released new updates and features…

What’s Next After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade?

Ethereum is expected to address the implementation of proto-danksharding in the months after Wednesday's Shanghai upgrade (also referred to as "Shapella"), as well as other mechanisms that will make the blockchain more scalable. Last year saw the…