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Privacy is the ultimate shield against blockchain vultures

[Nov 18 6:00 PM] Privacy protocols are the unsung heroes in the fight against blockchain vultures.

FRANK: We Are Bitcoin

[Oct 3 3:40 PM] Follow Frank on X. Last night, I had the distinct pleasure of having an in-depth conversation with Jeff Booth, who I often refer to as the Eckhart Tolle of Bitcoin.Booth, soft-spoken yet direct, harped on one point in particular in the…

10 Steps to Self-Sovereignty with Bitcoin

[Jun 5 2:29 PM] Bitcoin Magazine's "10 Steps to Self-Sovereignty" series in partnership with Ledger is officially concluded. Over the last few months we have gone through many different topics, ranging from specific guides on how to manage and interact with your…

The Protocol: From 'Node Sales' to 'Address Poisoning,' the Money's in Crypto

[May 8 11:50 AM] In this week's issue of The Protocol newsletter, we dive into the crypto industry's fundraising method du jour – it's all about the decentralization! PLUS: Polyhedra says its ZK prover is 2x faster than anyone else's.

Bitcoin Nodes Now One Step Closer to Instant Sync

[Sep 16, 2023 8:00 AM] Bitcoin light clients are now able to sync to the tip of the blockchain nearly instantly, thanks to a new development enabled by bitcoin startup ZeroSync and their work in zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. Ultimately, ZeroSync seeks to enable full nodes…

Lightning Network Sees Sharp 14% Decline in Capacity After Hitting Peak

[Sep 4, 2023 1:30 PM] Data reveals that the Lightning Network’s capacity, or the total value of open channels, has dwindled by over 14% since July 9, 2023. Following a peak of 5,468 BTC, an estimated 786 BTC valued at $20.32 million has been withdrawn from the…

SEC freezes assets of DEBT Box, alleging $50M node license 'sham'

[Aug 3, 2023 10:27 PM] Blockchain mining software firm DEBT Box has been accused of lying to investors about its involvement in crypto mining and its "node licenses."

Voltage Partners With Google Cloud To Expand Lightning Network Solutions Globally

[Jun 1, 2023 7:11 PM] Voltage, a Lightning as a Service (LaaS) provider, has partnered with Google Cloud to expand its hosting capabilities and locations, enabling customers to create Bitcoin and Lightning Nodes globally. According to an announcement by Google Cloud…

Umbrel Announces New Umbrel Home Plug-And-Play Server

[May 30, 2023 7:35 AM] Umbrel, the company behind umbrelOS, has introduced a new home server solution called Umbrel Home with the intent of providing users control over their data, privacy and digital lives, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Priced…

Bitcoin Lightning company River raises $35M amid ‘new wave of institutional adoption’

[May 16, 2023 7:50 AM] “We’re seeing another wave of Bitcoin interest, largely driven by business and institutional adoption,” says Alex Leishman, River CEO. “It’s not fueled by hype.”

Polymesh Wins Binance as Node Operator on Its Layer-1 Blockchain

[Apr 20, 2023 1:00 AM] The exchange will let POLYX holders stake that token on Binance by the end of this week.

Arizona governor vetoes bill targeting taxes on blockchain node hosts

[Apr 13, 2023 4:01 PM] The bill aimed to have only state authorities impose regulations and taxes on individuals and businesses running blockchain nodes, as opposed to those at the city and county level.

The state of the Bitcoin Lightning Network in 2023

[Apr 10, 2023 7:01 AM] To what extent does the surge in the use of custodial wallets and difficulties in running a Lightning node undermine the Lightning Network?

Cardano Blockchain Releases Update to Enhance Network Communication

[Mar 17, 2023 5:54 AM] The new version of nodes is designed to ensure network uptime and stability and improve overall network resilience.

Ethereum Upgrade to Implement Beacon Chain Withdrawals Scheduled for April 12

[Mar 16, 2023 2:00 PM] During the Execution Layer Meeting streamed on March 16, 2023, Ethereum developers announced that the blockchain is scheduled to upgrade on April 12, in 27 days. The upgrade, known as the Shanghai-Capella upgrade or Shapella, will include the…

Bitcoin’s Blockchain Growth Accelerates With Trend of Ordinal Inscriptions

[Feb 28, 2023 3:30 PM] The Bitcoin blockchain has 40.49 gigabytes (GB) to go until it reaches half a terabyte (TB), and with the recent trend of Ordinal inscriptions, it’s likely to get there faster. The average block size reached a high of 2.52 megabytes (MB) on…

Bitcoin node connection shuts down: BlueWallet users urged to withdraw funds

[Feb 24, 2023 4:56 AM] BlueWallet seeks to promote self-custody solutions and greater decentralization with its decision to sever the connection to LndHub.

Bitcoin Continues to Record Blocks Above the 3.75 MB Range as Ordinal Inscriptions Near 150,000

[Feb 19, 2023 11:30 AM] As Ordinal inscriptions approach the 150,000 mark, blocks larger than 3 MB have become commonplace, with many blocks near the 4 MB range. Meanwhile, after the average transaction fee on-chain rose 122% higher at the beginning of February 2023, the…

'Decentralized Infura' may help prevent Ethereum app crashes: Interview

[Feb 6, 2023 2:00 PM] The initial “Dfura” marketplace, which is currently in development, is expected to include up to 10 Web3 data providers.

Concerning Ordinals.

[Feb 6, 2023 11:00 AM] An objective look at the technical concerns behind Ordinals and the implications on the Bitcoin network.This is an opinion editorial by Mark Goodwin.ordinal (adj.)c. 1400, "regular, ordinary; well-regulated, proper," from Old French ordinel and…

Secret Network validator shuts down nodes after leadership turmoil

[Jan 30, 2023 12:24 AM] An internal conflict at the privacy-focused Secret Network has resulted in at least one validator throwing in the towel.

Cardano recovers from an outage on 50% relay and block-producing nodes

[Jan 23, 2023 1:15 AM] An anomaly apparently caused around half of Cardano’s nodes to disconnect and restart over the weekend, with the root cause still under investigation.

Mississippi, Missouri Lawmakers Introduce Bills To Protect The Rights To Mine Bitcoin And Run A Node

[Jan 20, 2023 12:10 PM] Committees from both states will soon vote on bills that would provide a variety of protections for Bitcoin mining operations and node runners.Lawmakers from the U.S. states of Mississippi and Missouri have introduced bills that seek to legally…

Nigerian innovator launches first active Bitcoin Lightning node in the country

[Jan 11, 2023 9:00 AM] A new Bitcoin lightning node in Nigeria could inspire individuals to take “control of their financial future” and break free from ‘rotten' financial systems node runner Megasley told Cointelegraph.

Bitcoin nodes data: Frankfurt houses the largest city-wide network

[Jan 11, 2023 2:28 AM] Distributed across 5,773 cities worldwide, over 60% and 14% of the Bitcoin nodes run on IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, respectively, while more than 25% run anonymously on .onion.

The Costs Of Running A Bitcoin Node In Nigeria

[Dec 13, 2022 8:34 PM] The hardware, electricity and internet costs of running a Bitcoin node in Nigeria and ideas for mitigating these costs.In this article, I enumerate the costs of setting up and running a node in Nigeria, informed by my experience of running one over…

How Erlay Helps Preserve Bitcoin’s Decentralization

[Dec 9, 2022 8:24 PM] Erlay is a new relay protocol that seeks to minimize the bandwidth usage required to connect Bitcoin full nodes.This is an opinion editorial by Kudzai Kutukwa, a passionate financial inclusion advocate who was recognized by Fast Company magazine as…