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TECHNICAL

Learning From The LND Bug That Could Have Robbed The Lightning Network

Shinobi -
A bug resulting in the stalling of LND and btcd nodes had minimal impact — but it could have been much worse.
TECHNICAL

Nothing’s Cheaper Than Proof-Of-Work Consensus

Bitcoin Magazine -
All roads lead to proof-of-work because it is the most efficient and fairest way to come to consensus, without having a rich-get-richer problem.
TECHNICAL

Softchains Bring Two-Way Pegs And Potential Room For Use Cases — But Not Without Security Costs

Shinobi -
Softchains are a sidechain implementation that interact on a deeper level with consensus mechanisms, which can bring benefits and risks.
TECHNICAL

Proof-Of-Work Is Objective, Proof-Of-Stake Is Not

Alan Szepieniec -
The proof-of-work consensus mechanism used in Bitcoin is an objective measure of history which cannot be changed on the whims of validators.
TECHNICAL

Proof Of Work Vs. Proof Of Stake: Why Bitcoin Won’t Change

Namcios -
As politicians and environmentalists have argued Bitcoin should move away from proof of work, they miss what makes the network so innovative.
TECHNICAL

What Is BIP 119 And Why Did It Fuel Such Heated Discussions In Bitcoin?

Namcios -
Explaining the controversy around Bitcoin’s BIP 119 (CTV) proposal and debunking some myths that in part fueled it.
TECHNICAL

Analyzing BIP119 And The Controversy Surrounding It

Shinobi -
The debate about BIP119 has two central issues being conflated: the proposal itself and the activation mechanisms that could be used to implement it.
TECHNICAL

A Conversation About The Controversy Surrounding BIP119

Bitcoin Magazine -
There are many differing opinions about BIP119. This Twitter Spaces conversation aims to clear up some of the confusion and offer explanations.
TECHNICAL

Exploring BIP119 And The Way Changes Are Made In Bitcoin

Keags -
In Bitcoin, it is nearly impossible to find out how much support there is for a proposal without trying it. CTV is a non-invasive change and should be accepted.
CULTURE

A Modest Bitcoin Improvement Proposal, Proposal

Sasha Klein -
Decentralized consensus is required to make changes to the Bitcoin code. Clear processes, standards and norms can ease decision-making in the future.
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