Hard fork News

A hard fork is a process of splitting any currency's Blockchain. It may be done for several reasons, such as fixing serious security loopholes in a cryptocurrency's source code, implementing new features and reverting transactions (as was the case for Ethereum's hard fork after The DAO was hacked). Hard forking requires a consensus of the majority of the nodes within the network of a cryptocurrency, after which they all switch to the new Blockchain, leaving the older version behind.

Bitcoin Will Likely Lose Value With Hard or Soft Fork: Wealth Daily

13 HOURS AGO | William Suberg

A Bitcoin fork means a “likely” loss of value, an investment source has said, regardless whether it is hard or soft.

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F2Pool Announces Support For SegWit2x

JUN 18, 2017 | Jon Buck

As the August 1 deadline draws near, f2pool becomes the next company to voice support for scaling.

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Bixin Pool Announces Support for SegWit2x, Calls It Mature Technology

JUN 17, 2017 | Jon Buck

Bixin Pool Announces Support for Segwit2x, ‘mature technology’

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Bitsquare: Our Support For UASF Requires Trading Halt

JUN 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitsquare’s founder has said it is committed to UASF support, and would halt trading until the hard fork fallout becomes clear.

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Strongly in Favor of UAHF, Bitmain.com Offers Guidance in Case of its Support

JUN 14, 2017 | Jon Buck

Bitmain.com offers guidance in case of UAHF (BIP148) support

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Not a Single Bitcoin Core Developer Has Approved SegWit + 2 MB Hard Fork Yet

JUN 09, 2017 | Joseph Young

Bitcoin Core developers haven’t expressed their support for Segwit2x, the proposal to activate Segwit at a 80% threshold and execute a 2MB hard fork.

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Bitcoin Scaling: Which is The Most Viable Option?

JUN 06, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Various Bitcoin scaling options have sprung up as a result of SegWit - yet there are still no viable options.

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Bitcoin Price Hits $2,150 Following Rapid Progress in SegWit, Scaling Talks

MAY 22, 2017 | Joseph Young

Progress in Bitcoin scaling discussion, miners agreement on SegWit adoption, rising global awareness of Bitcoin and the increase in the interest of institutional investors all drive Bitcoin Price to all-time highs.

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Roger Ver Emotional, Not Rational: Charlie Shrem on Bitcoin Hard Fork

APR 28, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

According to Charlie Shrem, Roger Ver’s monthly offer of half a million dollars to minors to keep running BU is not sustainable.

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In Bitcoin Litecoin Drama, BitPay Presses On With “Secondary Blocks”

APR 25, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

BitPay CEO Stephen Pair signals progress in Bitcoin upgrade. BitPay wants extension blocks, but no hard forks.

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Bitcoin Price Returns to $1,200 Again, New Normal For Now

APR 18, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin price has passed the $1200 line once again, maintaining the gains in the face of all disagreements.

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Chinese Exchange Huobi Asks Bitcoin Core Expert to Address Scaling Issues

APR 02, 2017 | Joseph Young

While some Chinese miners are still opting for the execution of a contentious hard fork in Bitcoin Unlimited, local Bitcoin exchanges are looking for Bitcoin Core experts to address scaling issues of Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Unlimited Hard Fork. Should I Do Something About It?

APR 01, 2017 | Andrew Marshall

Hashpower support for Bitcoin Unlimited is at an all-time high. Here is how you can secure your Bitcoins ahead of a possible hard fork.

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RIP Bitcoin Unlimited, Bitcoin Can't and Won't Fork: F2Pool Owner

MAR 29, 2017 | Joseph Young

Support for Bitcoin Unlimited weakens even among Chinese miners. F2Pool, the second largest bitcoin mining pool in the world behind Antpool, turned down Bitcoin Unlimited earlier this week.

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Bitcoin Unlimited vs. SegWit Debate Heats Up, Roger Ver Accusations Trigger Responses

MAR 28, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Roger Ver’s interview on March 20 where he expressed his open support for Bitcoin Unlimited while accusing Bitcoin Core of being slow and expensive, has launched a heated debate that is far from over.

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Bitcoin Price Hits $2,150 Following Rapid Progress in SegWit, Scaling Talks

MAY 22, 2017 | Joseph Young

Progress in Bitcoin scaling discussion, miners agreement on SegWit adoption, rising global awareness of Bitcoin and the increase in the interest of institutional investors all drive Bitcoin Price to all-time highs.

23618 | 3

Not a Single Bitcoin Core Developer Has Approved SegWit + 2 MB Hard Fork Yet

JUN 09, 2017 | Joseph Young

Bitcoin Core developers haven’t expressed their support for Segwit2x, the proposal to activate Segwit at a 80% threshold and execute a 2MB hard fork.

20918 | 12

RIP Bitcoin Unlimited, Bitcoin Can't and Won't Fork: F2Pool Owner

MAR 29, 2017 | Joseph Young

Support for Bitcoin Unlimited weakens even among Chinese miners. F2Pool, the second largest bitcoin mining pool in the world behind Antpool, turned down Bitcoin Unlimited earlier this week.

19522 | 21

Bitcoin Scaling: Which is The Most Viable Option?

JUN 06, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Various Bitcoin scaling options have sprung up as a result of SegWit - yet there are still no viable options.

15394 | 9

Bitcoin Will Likely Lose Value With Hard or Soft Fork: Wealth Daily

13 HOURS AGO | William Suberg

A Bitcoin fork means a “likely” loss of value, an investment source has said, regardless whether it is hard or soft.

15062 | 8

Bitcoin Unlimited Hard Fork. Should I Do Something About It?

APR 01, 2017 | Andrew Marshall

Hashpower support for Bitcoin Unlimited is at an all-time high. Here is how you can secure your Bitcoins ahead of a possible hard fork.

11885 | 10

F2Pool Announces Support For SegWit2x

JUN 18, 2017 | Jon Buck

As the August 1 deadline draws near, f2pool becomes the next company to voice support for scaling.

11011 | 3

Bixin Pool Announces Support for SegWit2x, Calls It Mature Technology

JUN 17, 2017 | Jon Buck

Bixin Pool Announces Support for Segwit2x, ‘mature technology’

10305 | 3

Roger Ver Emotional, Not Rational: Charlie Shrem on Bitcoin Hard Fork

APR 28, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

According to Charlie Shrem, Roger Ver’s monthly offer of half a million dollars to minors to keep running BU is not sustainable.

8876 | 4

Strongly in Favor of UAHF, Bitmain.com Offers Guidance in Case of its Support

JUN 14, 2017 | Jon Buck

Bitmain.com offers guidance in case of UAHF (BIP148) support

8704 | 4

Bitsquare: Our Support For UASF Requires Trading Halt

JUN 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitsquare’s founder has said it is committed to UASF support, and would halt trading until the hard fork fallout becomes clear.

6636 | 4

Chinese Exchange Huobi Asks Bitcoin Core Expert to Address Scaling Issues

APR 02, 2017 | Joseph Young

While some Chinese miners are still opting for the execution of a contentious hard fork in Bitcoin Unlimited, local Bitcoin exchanges are looking for Bitcoin Core experts to address scaling issues of Bitcoin.

6207 | 1

Bitcoin Unlimited vs. SegWit Debate Heats Up, Roger Ver Accusations Trigger Responses

MAR 28, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Roger Ver’s interview on March 20 where he expressed his open support for Bitcoin Unlimited while accusing Bitcoin Core of being slow and expensive, has launched a heated debate that is far from over.

5440 | 23

In Bitcoin Litecoin Drama, BitPay Presses On With “Secondary Blocks”

APR 25, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

BitPay CEO Stephen Pair signals progress in Bitcoin upgrade. BitPay wants extension blocks, but no hard forks.

4998 | 4

Bitcoin Price Returns to $1,200 Again, New Normal For Now

APR 18, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin price has passed the $1200 line once again, maintaining the gains in the face of all disagreements.

4774 | 3

Bitcoin Unlimited vs. SegWit Debate Heats Up, Roger Ver Accusations Trigger Responses

MAR 28, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Roger Ver’s interview on March 20 where he expressed his open support for Bitcoin Unlimited while accusing Bitcoin Core of being slow and expensive, has launched a heated debate that is far from over.

5440 | 23

RIP Bitcoin Unlimited, Bitcoin Can't and Won't Fork: F2Pool Owner

MAR 29, 2017 | Joseph Young

Support for Bitcoin Unlimited weakens even among Chinese miners. F2Pool, the second largest bitcoin mining pool in the world behind Antpool, turned down Bitcoin Unlimited earlier this week.

19522 | 21

Not a Single Bitcoin Core Developer Has Approved SegWit + 2 MB Hard Fork Yet

JUN 09, 2017 | Joseph Young

Bitcoin Core developers haven’t expressed their support for Segwit2x, the proposal to activate Segwit at a 80% threshold and execute a 2MB hard fork.

20918 | 12

Bitcoin Unlimited Hard Fork. Should I Do Something About It?

APR 01, 2017 | Andrew Marshall

Hashpower support for Bitcoin Unlimited is at an all-time high. Here is how you can secure your Bitcoins ahead of a possible hard fork.

11885 | 10

Bitcoin Scaling: Which is The Most Viable Option?

JUN 06, 2017 | Joshua Althauser

Various Bitcoin scaling options have sprung up as a result of SegWit - yet there are still no viable options.

15394 | 9

Bitcoin Will Likely Lose Value With Hard or Soft Fork: Wealth Daily

13 HOURS AGO | William Suberg

A Bitcoin fork means a “likely” loss of value, an investment source has said, regardless whether it is hard or soft.

15062 | 8

In Bitcoin Litecoin Drama, BitPay Presses On With “Secondary Blocks”

APR 25, 2017 | Alexander Geralis

BitPay CEO Stephen Pair signals progress in Bitcoin upgrade. BitPay wants extension blocks, but no hard forks.

4998 | 4

Bitsquare: Our Support For UASF Requires Trading Halt

JUN 15, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitsquare’s founder has said it is committed to UASF support, and would halt trading until the hard fork fallout becomes clear.

6636 | 4

Strongly in Favor of UAHF, Bitmain.com Offers Guidance in Case of its Support

JUN 14, 2017 | Jon Buck

Bitmain.com offers guidance in case of UAHF (BIP148) support

8704 | 4

Roger Ver Emotional, Not Rational: Charlie Shrem on Bitcoin Hard Fork

APR 28, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

According to Charlie Shrem, Roger Ver’s monthly offer of half a million dollars to minors to keep running BU is not sustainable.

8876 | 4

Bitcoin Price Returns to $1,200 Again, New Normal For Now

APR 18, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin price has passed the $1200 line once again, maintaining the gains in the face of all disagreements.

4774 | 3

Bixin Pool Announces Support for SegWit2x, Calls It Mature Technology

JUN 17, 2017 | Jon Buck

Bixin Pool Announces Support for Segwit2x, ‘mature technology’

10305 | 3

F2Pool Announces Support For SegWit2x

JUN 18, 2017 | Jon Buck

As the August 1 deadline draws near, f2pool becomes the next company to voice support for scaling.

11011 | 3

Bitcoin Price Hits $2,150 Following Rapid Progress in SegWit, Scaling Talks

MAY 22, 2017 | Joseph Young

Progress in Bitcoin scaling discussion, miners agreement on SegWit adoption, rising global awareness of Bitcoin and the increase in the interest of institutional investors all drive Bitcoin Price to all-time highs.

23618 | 3

Chinese Exchange Huobi Asks Bitcoin Core Expert to Address Scaling Issues

APR 02, 2017 | Joseph Young

While some Chinese miners are still opting for the execution of a contentious hard fork in Bitcoin Unlimited, local Bitcoin exchanges are looking for Bitcoin Core experts to address scaling issues of Bitcoin.

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