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The Human Rights Foundation has launched a fund to support development that makes Bitcoin more private. To start, $50,000 will go to the developer of CoinSwap.
Business

Human Rights Foundation Donates $210,000 In Bitcoin Ecosystem Grants

Lightning-native messaging protocols could offer more private and foolproof encrypted communications. But will users make the switch?
Culture

How the Lighting Network Could Improve Encrypted Messaging

It was a monumental year for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the most impactful developments and moments of 2019.
Technical

Bitcoin’s 2019 in Lightning: What This Year Brought Us (Part 2)

Messaging apps are coming to Lightning, promising cheap, censorship-resistant and confidential transactions. But will people default to this “killer app” over traditional encrypted messaging platforms?
Culture

On Lightning, Messaging Apps Emerge as Growing Use Case