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You can now prove your University degree – with blockchain

VX Technologies has introduced a new blockchain-based educational records system that revolutionises managing and storing educational records. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, the AlphaDAPP platform ensures the secure, immutable, and transparent recording of a wide array of academic credentials, including degrees, certifications, and micro-credentials such as grades, skills, projects, and achievements. The inherent […]

07th Mar 2024

Managing data from sports to transport with Gate2Chain and the BSV blockchain

In an era of exponential data growth and the urgent need for efficient management systems, the BSV blockchain is a transformative force capable of revolutionising data management across diverse sectors. From the fast-paced world of sports to the intricate logistics of transportation, the BSV blockchain presents a versatile solution that transcends traditional boundaries, offering unparalleled […]

07th Mar 2024

New world record for Swiss payments company Centi using the Stas Protocol

Swiss payments company Centi has achieved a groundbreaking milestone at FinovateEurope by processing over one million micropayments in just 24 hours, with each transaction amounting to precisely one cent. Centi’s platform is engineered to support seamless, instant transactions of any size, providing an extensive range of financial applications that span across banking, fintech, and beyond. […]

06th Mar 2024

Win great prizes – Registrations are now open for the 2024 sCrypt hackathon

BSV Blockchain in partnership with sCrypt, is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the sCrypt hackathon 2024. The hackathon will take place virtually from March 16 to 17, 2024 with $5,000 prizes up for grabs! Join us for an exciting hackathon where we’re unleashing the power of Ordinals support in the sCrypt […]

04th Mar 2024

Exploring the significance of Confederacy Lookup Services

Confederacy lookup services play a crucial role in overlay networks built on the Bitcoin blockchain. These services enable users to locate and retrieve specific Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs) within a given topic by handling queries based on certain search criteria. Let’s dive into the significance of Confederacy lookup services and how they enhance the functionality […]

01st Mar 2024

The convergence of AI and Blockchain: a watershed moment

Artificial Intelligence (AI) boasts an unparalleled ability to swiftly and comprehensively analyse, interpret, and interconnect vast amounts of data with remarkable efficiency. This transformative capability heralds a new era of intelligence within blockchain-based business networks. By seamlessly integrating with blockchain technology, AI becomes empowered to access extensive datasets sourced both internally and externally, exponentially enhancing […]

29th Feb 2024

Craig Wrights Mission to ensure Bitcoin’s true Vision is rendered

In an era defined by rapid technological evolution and the burgeoning influence of digital currencies, the saga of Dr. Craig S. Wright, aka Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, represents a focal point of contention, debate, and potentially transformative change within the cryptocurrency sphere. A recent decision by Coinbase, cryptocurrency exchange, to discontinue support […]

24th Feb 2024

Teranode – Scalable Layer 1 Bitcoin technology for global usage

Teranode, the groundbreaking blockchain upgrade announced by The BSV Association (BSVA) in Zug, Switzerland, is set to propel the BSV Blockchain to operate at speeds exceeding 1.1 million transactions per second (TPS). This technological advancement opens up new possibilities for enterprise and government customers, expanding the scope of blockchain use cases. The technical testing phase […]

22nd Feb 2024

nChain: No1 in World for Blockchain Patents

In the final quarter of 2023, nChain emerged as the leader in filing patent applications for blockchain technology, according to a report from GlobalData, despite an overall decline in blockchain-related patent filings—dropping to 1,523 from 2,955 in the preceding quarter. The report, titled “Technology: Patents Trends Q4 2023,” provides detailed analysis on patenting trends, strategic […]

01st Feb 2024

Never Audited Tether Hyper Profitable Again

At the beginning of this month, the Federal Reserve released a study examining the effects of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and narrowly focused nonbanks on monetary policy. The paper, authored by James A. Clouse, suggests that the landscape of monetary policy implementation has dramatically shifted, delving into how CBDCs, stablecoins, and narrow nonbanks […]

01st Feb 2024

Satoshi Nakamoto’s settlement offer to COPA has been rejected – opps

The complex world of high-stakes litigation is exemplified by Dr. Craig Wright’s unexpected settlement offer, aimed at concluding various Bitcoin-related legal battles, including the high-profile Satoshi Trial (COPA v Wright). The proposal, made just weeks before the trial, has sparked considerable debate and speculation about its implications, which will take time to fully understand, both […]

28th Jan 2024

Tokenising Bitcoins Blockchain – an immediate $15 trillion opportunity

The potential for tokenizing assets on Bitcoin’s Blockchain could soon reach a staggering $15 trillion, driven by gains in efficiency, transparency, and capital formation. Outlier Ventures, a Web3 accelerator, foresees asset tokenization emerging as a key growth area from 2024, potentially becoming blockchain’s “killer app” with a valuation between US$10-15 trillion within ten years. In […]

25th Jan 2024

Latest Teranode features for Bitcoin’s Blockchain

The Teranode development team recently unveiled innovative design features set to significantly enhance the network’s efficiency and processing speed.

11th Jan 2024

Bitcoin-Certified Addresses on IPv6 will pivot Blockchain adoption

The introduction of IPv6 brought with it the challenge of securely integrating hosts into networks without a centralized authority or security framework. This challenge lies in hosts autonomously generating their addresses and validating the ownership of others. To address this, Cryptographically Generated Addresses (CGA) were developed. They link IPv6 addresses to the public keys of […]

08th Jan 2024

Fiduciaries and why they matter re COPA

When developers transfer their decision-making power to a single organization, it signifies centralization rather than decentralization. Centralization means that control and decision-making are concentrated in one entity or location. In the realm of software development, like that of a digital currency such as Bitcoin, centralization would occur if a single group or entity gained predominant […]

01st Jan 2024

Accessing other blockchains from Bitcoin

Previously, we have shown how to access Bitcoin SV blockchain data from smart contracts running on it, using SPV. We extend the idea to access other SPV-compatible blockchains. As an example, anyone can mint a token on Bitcoin SV as long as she locks up BTC for a certain period of time. We provide first ever […]

28th Dec 2023

Using smart contracts to manage real-world contracts

Utilizing smart contracts on blockchains to manage aspects like the status, renewal, or amendment of traditional contracts offers significant business potential.

26th Dec 2023

Quantum-resistant Bitcoin using Lamport Signatures

Quantum computing brings significant implications for cryptographic systems, including those that form the foundation of Bitcoin.

23rd Dec 2023

World record 3.8GB Bitcoin block is mined on Bitcoin SV

TAAL has made history by mining the biggest Bitcoin block at 3.87 gigabytes. The block had over 188,000 transactions.

07th Feb 2022

Bitcoin Developer Tools Section launches on BitcoinSV.com

BitcoinSV.com now has a dedicated section for Tools, Code, Libraries, Apis and SDKs – all vetted by the Bitcoin Development Community.

24th Jan 2022

BSV daily transactions surpass other chains

Bitcoin SV (BSV) surpassed BTC, Ethereum, and XRP in daily transactions. Why and how is it whizzing past these other blockchains?

15th Dec 2021

Bitcoin SV launches a new hub on BitcoinSV.com

The site serves as a one stop shop for everything relating to Bitcoin SV (BSV). It is a phased release with key features planned over time.

22nd Nov 2021

Nchain’s Kensei Launches to remove Blockchain complexities

Kensei is a platform that removes the complexity of writing and retrieving data from the BitcoinSV blockchain.

06th Nov 2021

Adrian Grenier NFT for sale on BSV

Entourage’s Adrian Grenier sells an NFT, and discusses blockchain and environmental conservation at Bitcoin SV’s most recent Conference in New York.

14th Oct 2021