OP_NET is a new protocol that aims to bring smart contracts and decentralized finance directly to Bitcoin transactions.

A look at different relay policy filters, and why they have always been a standard part of a node's mempool. In my prior article on the mempool, I laid out a simple conceptual framework to reason ...

Bitcoin is called digital money, but who actually spends it? This article breaks down real payment data and shows where BTC use truly happens.

Learn how to invest in Bitcoin safely with this beginner-friendly guide. Compare exchanges, wallets and strategies before buying BTC. Read on for more: ...

There have been various attempts to launch a digital currency over the years, but Bitcoin was the first to gain significant traction. After publishing a whitepaper in October 2008 outlining the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Korok Ray is a PhD economist/professor who researches/teaches Bitcoin. As we all know by now, the real value of bitcoin comes from ...

In my prior article on the mempool, I laid out a simple conceptual framework to reason about the basic functionality of the mempool, and how it was used by different kinds of users of the Bitcoin ...