Explaining the controversy around Bitcoin’s BIP 119 (CTV) proposal and debunking some myths that in part fueled it.
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Why Bitcoin’s Ossification Will Eventually Be Necessary
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” is a classic phrase often repeated, and it naturally applies itself to money that protects our wealth.
Current Bitcoin Price Action: A Macro View
Risk assets continue to face a challenging environment as Federal Reserve officials take incremental actions to tighten financial conditions.
An Open Letter To A Bitcoin-Doubting Friend On Wall Street
Being employed by Wall Street colors how some people view Bitcoin. This letter is an attempt to lead one such person to the Bitcoin rabbit hole.
Analyzing BIP119 And The Controversy Surrounding It
The debate about BIP119 has two central issues being conflated: the proposal itself and the activation mechanisms that could be used to implement it.
Bitcoin Songsheet: A Nation Of Rent Seekers
The fiat monetary system ultimately disincentivizes productivity and the creation of real value and instead attributes wealth to rent-seekers.
StreamCoin Secures 200M STRM Corporate ICO Investment from TNC IT Group

StreamCoin announced that it has obtained a corporate ICO investment from TNC IT Group, a blockchain consulting firm. TNC IT Group, in particular, acquired nearly 200 million STRM in the recently finished STRM public sale. The announcement comes after StreamCoin disclosed that it raised over $11.7 million over its three-month public sale, surpassing the STRM […]
Currency Of Last Resort
Amid the tragedy of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Bitcoin acts as a humanitarian lifeline.
Bitcoin Is The Safest Place For Your Money
Financial illiteracy is a cardinal issue within societies. By using the Socratic method, we can ask questions that get to the root of the issue.
iRocket AR Joins Forces With Machinations

The geo-based mobile game iRocket AR is glad to announce joining the Machinations Game Economy Health Monitoring Service for blockchain games, to audit the game’s economy based on large-scale simulations, then continuously monitor, predict and alert on trends. “We are seeking to build a thriving and sustainable in-game economy. That is why it is so […]
Is Speedy Trial The Best Way To Change Bitcoin?
BIP119, which adds limited covenants to Bitcoin, is the current conversation and many people question if Speedy Trial for Taproot was a good precedent.
Are There Downsides To Bitcoin Soft Fork Upgrades?
A panel held on the Bitcoin 2022 conference’s Open Source Stage set out to explore the benefits and tradeoffs of activating a Bitcoin soft fork.
The Ripple Effects Of Change The Code’s Campaign Against Bitcoin
One does not simply change Bitcoin’s code, as the Change The Code campaign ridiculously requests.
How Taro Brings Assets To Bitcoin Through Taproot And Lightning
Taro, a new protocol proposed by Lightning Labs, leverages Taproot and the Lightning Network to bring new assets and scalability to Bitcoin.
Axie Infinity Delayed Ethereum’s NFT Game Upgrade After $622M Hack
Axie Infinity delayed the ETH NFT game upgrade after the recent Ronin sidechain hack and Origin will launch a week later so let’s read more in today’s latest crypto news today. The long-awaited Axie Infinity origin will launch a week later due to the recent Ronin sidechain hack. The ecosystem suffered a security breach last […]