Bitcoin miners raked $184M in fees in Q2, surpassing all of 2022
It’s been one of the most lucrative quarters for those that profit from Bitcoin transaction fees in nearly two years.This post was originally published on this site
Bitcoin Network Starts to Clear Congestion, Onchain Fees Drop by 90%
On May 7, 2023, the Bitcoin network was plagued with an overwhelming 500,000 unconfirmed transactions, causing a major bottleneck in the system. However, the good news is that the congestion has been clearing, resulting in a significant reduction in onchain fees, which have now dropped below $5. As of now, there are only slightly over […]
Bitcoin ‘under siege’ by BRC-20 coins with soaring fees, claims analyst
Bitcoin transactions and fees are at high levels, and 400,000 of them are still unconfirmed on the blockchain. This post was originally published on this site
‘Bitcoin is not under attack:’ BTC maxis allay fears of a DoS offensive
Concerns circulated on Crypto Twitter of a denial of service (DoS) attack on the Bitcoin network. This post was originally published on this site
Btcpay Introduces New Coinjoin Plugin for Enhanced Bitcoin Privacy for Merchants
On Monday, Wasabi Wallet and the open-source bitcoin payment processor Btcpay announced a new plugin for the Btcpay server. The plugin implements Wasabi’s Wabisabi coinjoin coordination protocol, allowing merchants to benefit from privacy enhancement. By activating the newly launched plugin, all the funds that merchants receive and send will be coinjoined, or mixed together with […]
Debate Intensifies Over Significance and Implications of Ordinal Inscriptions on Bitcoin Blockchain
During the past two weeks, members of the cryptocurrency community have discussed the non-fungible token (NFT) concept known as Ordinals. Since the 3.96 MB block (#774,628) was mined, there has been a significant increase in Ordinal inscriptions on the Bitcoin blockchain. Ordinal Inscriptions on Bitcoin Blockchain Spark Debate Among Crypto Community The controversial NFT concept […]
Introducing Block/Space, Presented by Tezos: Immerse Yourself in the Blockchain at SXSW 2022
Tezos, a leading eco-friendly blockchain, presents Block/Space at SXSW 2022 (March 11-14, 2022), an experiential activation featuring creators and brands reimagining culture on the blockchain today – and what the possibilities are for the future. Block/Space will feature four different experiences: a 3D body scanner to create photorealistic NFT digital avatars; an AR sneaker shop from […]