Maelstrom Launches Bitcoin Grant Program Aiming to Support Developers

The Arthur Hayes-linked Bitcoin-supporting entity Maelstorm has launched a grant program to assist with the technical development of Bitcoin. Developers who wish to receive grants—ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 each—must submit applications on or before August 25. Enhancing Bitcoin’s Resilience and Censorship Resistance Maelstorm, an entity focused on Bitcoin’s technical development, has launched a Bitcoin … Read more

Jack Dorsey-Backed Initiative Donates $21M to Bitcoin Nonprofit Opensats to Bolster Development

According to the 501(c)(3) public charity Opensats, a nonprofit focused on supporting Bitcoin-related initiatives and efforts that contribute to Bitcoin’s success, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic endeavor #startsmall has contributed $21 million to the organization. Bitcoin Development Nonprofit Opensats Receives $21M From Dorsey’s #Startsmall On May 3, Opensats disclosed receiving a $21 million contribution from Jack Dorsey’s … Read more

Transaction Batching: Good for Fees, Bad for Privacy

Over the past few weeks, many people have noticed that bitcoin core network fees and transactions times have been a lot better than two months ago when fees reached highs of 1,000 satoshis per byte or $30-40 per transaction. Many people are wondering why these issues have subsided, and some people believe it is due … Read more