The Decline in Bitcoin Full Nodes
Many fears about the Bitcoin network revolve around it not being decentralized enough to withstand attack. The nodes that make up the network are a key component in its defense, and the numbers are in decline.
Bitcoin-based Security Launches on Stockholm Exchange
The first Bitcoin-based security on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange began trading earlier today. Called Bitcoin tracker XBT Provider, the financial instrument was created by a Sweden-based bitcoin financial company of the same name, a business owned by the KnCMiner Group.
Blockchain.info Bug Exposes Users Private Keys
A bug caused by developers at the worlds most popular online bitcoin wallet provider compromised the private keys for addresses generated and used during a time period of several hours.
Bitcoin Foundation Hires Sergio Lerner As ‘On Demand’ Security Auditor
The Bitcoin Foundation has hired the Argentinian auditor to review the security of changes to the Bitcoin protocols code, and thoroughly review the existing code. Initial reports stated he was to be hired full time.
Using Blockchain Technology To Prove Existence Of A Document
“The bitcoin network is much more than a currency.” I’ve heard that over and over from bitcoin enthusiasts. So I decided to explore the technology from the perspective of an educator, entrepreneur, and attorney.
How to Buy Large Amounts of Bitcoin Through the OTC Market
While many industry onlookers tend to use exchange volume as the metric by which to measure bitcoin trading activity, there is an even larger underbelly that often goes unnoticed by anyone but those involved in it: the over-the-counter (OTC) market.
Bitcoin: Technical Background and Data Analysis
This paper presents the micro-structure of the Bitcoin transaction process and highlights the use of cryptography for the purposes of transaction security and distributed maintenance of a ledger. The empirical analysis is based on publicly available transaction-level data.
