Rio De Janeiro Moves Forward With Bitcoin Integration
The secretary of finance and planning commented on the city’s plans to put a percentage of the treasury into bitcoin. Brazil has tax breaks for bitcoin miners. This is an…
Federated Sidechains Are Bitcoin’s Original Upgradeable Sidechain Implementation
Federated sidechains utilize key management to provide security and allow functionality beyond the Bitcoin mainchain. This is an opinion editorial by Shinobi, a self-taught educator in the Bitcoin space and…
Now That Bitcoin Is Considered Property In The UK, Reclaiming Ransomed Assets Sent To Exchanges Is Much Easier
While bitcoin itself is difficult to confiscate or censor, U.K. courts have labeled bitcoin as property which aids in recovery when scammers try to cash out. This is an opinion…
A Newcomer’s Perspective On Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism
Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism can serve an important purpose to ward off newcomers from scams and altcoins, but is there a time when the toxicity is too much? This is an…
Using Bitcoin To Establish VPN Connections Without Trusted Third Parties
A Bitcoin VPN allows two or more parties to discover each other and be able to communicate privately over the public internet without trust. This is an opinion editorial by…
Drivechains Allow Sidechain Node Operators To Pay Miners To Mine — And More!
Drivechains, like softchains, are another sidechain implementation with two-way peg functionality. This is an opinion editorial by Shinobi, a self-taught educator in the Bitcoin space and tech-oriented Bitcoin podcast host.…
Bitcoin Maximalism Is The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior
Developing a tough mind and a tender heart is a strong foundation for Bitcoin Maximalists to become peaceful warriors on the path to hyperbitcoinization. This is an opinion editorial by…
Softchains Bring Two-Way Pegs And Potential Room For Use Cases — But Not Without Security Costs
Softchains are a sidechain implementation that interact on a deeper level with consensus mechanisms, which can bring benefits and risks. This is an opinion editorial by Shinobi, a self-taught educator…
The Eurozone Is In Danger. It’s Time To Separate Money And State
The European Central Bank’s mishandling of the money printer has endangered the eurozone. Bitcoin offers an alternative that separates money from the state. This is an opinion editorial by Marie…
The Proof Of Work Behind Proof-Of-Work — Bitcoin Mining Profitability Doesn’t Come Easy
Bitcoin mining is an incredibly difficult industry to start out in and all of its complexities may be lost on those unaware. Photo courtesy of Brekkie von Bitcoin. The inspiration…