BitGo stops support as BSV drops P2SH feature
P2SH was a standard script introduced by then Bitcoin Core developers in 2012 that allows users to create custom “redeemable scripts.”
P2SH was a standard script introduced by then Bitcoin Core developers in 2012 that allows users to create custom “redeemable scripts.”
The Istanbul hard fork shines light on problems the Ethereum network faces as it attempts to scale.
BSV continued its impressive Q4 growth as daily transactions reached 843,000 over the weekend—more than twice the number of transactions on the BTC network and eclipsed ETH's 573,000 transactions.
To ensure everything goes smoothly for Bitcoin SV’s return to its original protocol, the Bitcoin SV Node Team has announced a testing and implementation plan for all BSV services to follow leading up to February 4, 2020.
Although the paths of BSV and ABC’s BCH now seem to be pretty clear, the story of Bitcoin is far from over. With more businesses coming on board and new use cases proving its utility every day, there’s a bright future for Bitcoin SV.
The upcoming Genesis upgrade which promises to take Bitcoin back to its original unbounded design, giving developers, entrepreneurs and users the freedom to focus on how best to use Bitcoin SV.
Version 0.2.2 is not a required upgrade for the production network; however, users of the Scaling Test Network (STN) will need to upgrade due to the STN reset.
Unlike other platforms that have prematurely given the BCH ticker to ABC after it took a temporary early lead, thanks to an artificial burst from “rented” hash power subsidized by Roger Ver’s Bitcoin.com and from Bitmain Technologies, Remitano opted for the “responsible” route—that of the Bitcoin way.
Based on the pre-test results, it’s highly recommended that everyone get ready for the main stress test event on November 17 by running Bitcoin SV, the full node implementation designed to fulfill the vision set out by Satoshi Nakamoto’s original Bitcoin white paper.
CoinGeek is highlighting the platforms that have opted for a neutral stance ahead of the Bitcoin BCH protocol upgrade, offering their users the chance to put their money where they believe Bitcoin BCH is headed.
Asia-facing cryptocurrency exchange BitAsiaEx is giving its users the opportunity to have their skin in the hash game ahead of the scheduled Bitcoin Cash (BCH) protocol upgrade on November 15.