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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.
CULTURE

Bitcoin Ignites The Impulse For Social Justice Movements

Nozomi Hayase -
Bitcoin’s decentralized public ledger dismantles current oppressive financial tools by providing people a tool of empowerment. Bitcoin leaves no one behind.
GUIDES

What Is Nakamoto Consensus And How Does It Power Bitcoin?

Archie Chaudhury -
Satoshi’s innovation enabled global consensus without a centralized authority, thus creating the first truly trust-free monetary system.
TECHNICAL

Delegated Proof-of-Stake: Can We Be Free Under A Benign Master?

Burak Tumaç -
The consensus mechanism used by Bitcoin is the only way to ensure true lasting freedom.
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