What Ark Could Potentially Learn From Lightning
Ark is the third major Layer 2 protocol with some form of unilateral exit or enforcement mechanism on the base layer to approach the point of launching on Bitcoin. Lightning…
If Microsoft Invests in Bitcoin It Will Be Likely Via Spot ETFs
Follow Nikolaus On X Here At the tail end of yesterday, MacroScope, a financial analyst focusing on Bitcoin, revealed a new SEC filing stating that Microsoft is voting this December…
The ECB Economists Aren’t Exactly Wrong About Bitcoin (They’re Just Useless)
Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. Earlier this month, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a paper in which the authors claim the existence of Bitcoin could impoverish non-holders and latecomers.…
Does Jack Dorsey Influence Bitcoin?
Follow Vivek on X. I recently stumbled upon a fantastic report from 1A1z on “Funding Bitcoin.” I was surprised to learn that Jack Dorsey funds over 60% of Bitcoin Core’s…
The Metric That Matters for the Lightning Network
The Lightning Network is a revolutionary scaling solution for Bitcoin, enabling fast and inexpensive payments that make everyday transactions with Bitcoin possible. As the network grows, it’s essential to measure…
Shielded CSV Protocol 🛡️
Introduction Bitcoin development today focuses on two major issues: (1) scaling and (2) privacy. The usual proposals to Bitcoin involve adding new opcodes and scripting tools. But an old idea…
Bitcoin Is No Fait Accompli
Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. Perhaps the biggest cultural shift in my eleven years in Bitcoin has been the transition from tinkering techies emphasizing “don’t invest more than you…
Prediction Markets Are Pricing In A Trump Victory. This Is Good For Bitcoin
Follow Nikolaus On X Here Earlier today, Vivek discussed why he thinks crypto native Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, is biased towards Trump in this upcoming U.S. presidential election.…
A Spoonful of Bitcoin: How Mary Poppins Awakens Us to Financial Sovereignty
Follow Mark on X. In the heart of London, amidst the smog and the burgeoning industrial age, a story unfolds that is as relevant today as it was over half…
Bitcoin Yield On Dollars? Yes, Please.
Follow Frank on X. This morning, River announced its Bitcoin Interest on Cash feature through which it will offer a 3.8% interest rate — paid out in bitcoin — on…