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Bitcoin block size could grow to 4 MB with inscriptions: Research
4.2.2025
Block sizes have increased steadily since Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade, but they have more room to grow, according to Mempool Research
Bitcoin block size could grow to 4 MB with inscriptions: Research
4.2.2025
Block sizes have increased steadily since Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade, but they have more room to grow, according to Mempool Research
Bitcoin block size could grow to 4 MB with inscriptions: Research
4.2.2025
Block sizes have increased steadily since Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade, but they have more room to grow, according to Mempool Research
Bitcoin block size could grow to 4 MB with inscriptions: Research
4.2.2025
Block sizes have increased steadily since Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade, but they have more room to grow, according to Mempool Research
Bitcoin block size could grow to 4 MB with inscriptions: Research
4.2.2025
Block sizes have increased steadily since Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade, but they have more room to grow, according to Mempool Research
BlackRock sparks Bitcoin 21M debate, saying ‘no guarantee’ it won’t change
19.12.2024
One Bitcoin developer argues that any change to Bitcoin’s fixed supply, while theoretically possible, wouldn’t be considered “Bitcoin” anymore
BlackRock sparks Bitcoin 21M debate, saying ‘no guarantee’ it won’t change
19.12.2024
One Bitcoin developer argues that any change to Bitcoin’s fixed supply, while theoretically possible, wouldn’t be considered “Bitcoin” anymore
Bitcoin block size hits yearly low: Impact of BTC halving?
19.6.2024
Despite Bitcoin’s block size hitting a yearly low, the Runes minting market continues to show strong activity and profitability
Innovative Block Size Upgrade Takes Spotlight at Bitcoin Cash Bliss Conference
15.6.2024
Following the BCH Bliss conference, a focal event for Bitcoin Cash enthusiasts held May 14-15 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Jonathan Silverblood introduced a Bitcoin Cash Podcast on X, featuring a collection of tracks from the event. This gathering also celebrated the “Jessica” upgrade...
Marathon Sets New Record by Mining Bitcoin’s Largest Block, Showcasing the Logos’ Manifesto
3.5.2024
On May 3, the Bitcoin network validated its largest block to date at block height 841,886, which included an inscription showcasing the technology stack dubbed Logos’ manifesto. This block, similar to the one that previously held the record as the largest, was mined by Marathon....
Bitcoin Cash Undergoes Halving Event, Sets Stage for May Upgrade
4.4.2024
The Bitcoin Cash network has witnessed its halving event at block height 840,000, leading to a reduction in the miner reward to 3.125 coins per block from the previous 6.25 coins. Miner Rewards Halved on Bitcoin Cash Network The latest block data reveals that the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network...
Marathon Mines Record-Breaking 4 MB Bitcoin Block Linked to Runestone Airdrop
5.3.2024
During bitcoin’s extraordinary price peaks in March, this week saw the mining of the biggest block by byte size, with Marathon’s mining pool producing a 3.99 megabyte (MB) block. This block, labeled as 832,849, carried a message linked to the Runestone airdrop. Bitcoin Blockchain...
Bitcoin Cash Soars 40% in 24 Hours as Market Eyes Upcoming Halving and Adaptive Block Size Upgrade
2.3.2024
On Saturday, March 2, the valuation of bitcoin cash witnessed a significant increase, climbing over 40% within a 24-hour span to reach a peak of $451 each. This upward trend is attributed to the anticipated halving event, set to happen in 16 days, and the forthcoming 2024 upgrade, which is expected...
Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum Foundation Explore Strategies to Optimize Blockchain for Rollup-Centric Roadmap
6.2.2024
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum Foundation are actively considering multiple strategies to reduce Ethereum’s maximum block size. Their goal is to optimize the blockchain for the “rollup-centric roadmap,” which emphasizes the use of rollups for scaling...
Bitcoin Blockchain Surpasses Half-Terabyte Amid Soaring Transactions and Increased Block Capacity
20.12.2023
Although bitcoin’s price hasn’t eclipsed its historic peak, this year the network has shattered multiple records. These include reaching the highest level of difficulty, achieving an all-time high in total hashrate, and setting a new record for daily confirmed transactions. In 2023...
Adam Back States ‘You Can’t Stop JPEGs on Bitcoin,’ Proposes Block Size Increase to Host Inscriptions
18.12.2023
Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and legendary cryptographer, has acknowledged that inscriptions, media embedded directly on top of Bitcoin, cannot be stopped, stating that any action focused on this will only prompt users to do it in “worse ways.” Instead, Back proposed adding a new blob...
Bitcoin Miners Navigate Record Challenges and August’s Dual Difficulty Hike
23.8.2023
Bitcoin miners faced another uphill battle this month, marking the second straight increase in mining difficulty. On August 22, at block height 804,384, the difficulty surged by 6.17%. This fresh peak in Bitcoin’s difficulty sets a new record, intensifying the challenge for miners...
Roger Ver at Webx Asia: Reflections on Payments, Self-Custody, and the Role of Crypto Lawbreakers
28.7.2023
When asked whether he’d rather be called a “bitcoin evangelist,” or “Bitcoin Jesus” at the recent Webx seminar in Tokyo, Roger Ver responds: “I prefer to be called Roger.” The enthusiastic and outspoken figure in crypto, scattering sats around...
The Blocksize Wars Revisited: How Bitcoin’s Civil War Still Resonates Today
17.5.2023
Amid climbing transaction fees and increased development activity, bitcoiners are warring over the future of the network. Is this a replay or a result of the so-called Blocksize Wars
Ordinals and BRC-20 will disappear in a matter of months, JAN3 CEO says
13.5.2023
The hype around Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens is unsustainable and will fade away in a matter of months, according to JAN3 CEO Samson Mow