The last six months or so have seen several proposals for improvements to Bitcoin Script: CAT, 64-bit arithmetic, as well as some older ideas (CTV) and far-future ideas (Chialisp and Simplicity). This ...

Bitcoin was initially designed with a fully fleshed out scripting language, intended to encompass and support any potential safe use case that users could come up with in the future. As Satoshi ...

The Bitcoin Script language is the core component that drives Bitcoin transactions. It's a specialized language that sets the rules for how Bitcoin can be spent, ensuring secure and verifiable ...

Is OP_CAT happening? The covenants proposal was just assigned BIP number #347. But before we delve deeper, let’s explore what covenants are and why Bitcoiners may want them. To understand covenant ...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--sCrypt Inc., a company that developed a high-level Java Script-based language designed to build smart contracts on Bitcoin SV (BSV), announced a new smart contract ...

Bitcoin mining and transaction validation are distinct yet crucial procedures safeguarding the integrity of the Bitcoin blockchain. A Bitcoin (BTC) transaction is validated by a Bitcoin node.

A new token standard, BRC-20, has emerged on the Bitcoin BTC blockchain, driving a speculative frenzy. Tokens built on the standard that emulate internet memes–known as memecoins and bearing names ...

A spike in transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain involving Ethereum-style tokens and non-fungible token (NFT)-like “inscriptions” has driven up congestion on the network, pushing the average fee rate ...

Multi-signature (multi-sig) wallets require multiple approvals for transactions, increasing security. Proper key generation and management are essential to prevent loss and unauthorized access.

Kyle Torpey has been writing about Bitcoin since 2013. His work has been featured in Fortune, Bitcoin Magazine, Wired UK, and many other media outlets. He has also attracted more than 50,000 followers ...