Cartoon: Crypto’s Different Faces

Bitcoin payment service and Lightning technology company OpenNode has entered into a partnership with the Blockchain Education Network (BEN) in an effort to encourage Lightning Network education and adoption. “OpenNode has plans to curate a curriculum that will empower any student interested in building on the Bitcoin blockchain with the Lightning Network,” OpenNode CEO Afnan…

Season 2 of Distributed Dialogues has begun, and a general theme will be the connection of major, real-world problems to possible solutions using blockchain technology. This is displayed in full on the first episode, which combines a historical context on Cambodian state repression with ways in which promising new technologies may bring new freedom of…

You may have noticed a new trend on bitcoin twitter lately, people changing their profile pictures to some form of a Reuben sandwich. I am going to explain what this means, why you should care and why you should consider also becoming a Reuben sandwich. First I must address something important, the Rubin's Reubens images

So-called “toxic Bitcoin maximalism” is inspired by a desire for Bitcoiners to hold themselves accountable to the ideals of the network itself.“12 Rules For Life” Series, Essay Three The series continues. You can find part one here and part two here.ForewordThe third chapter in Jordan Peterson’s “12 Rules For Life” is entitled, “Make Friends With…

2022 was marked by high-profile financial sovereignty issues and crypto implosions. The case for Bitcoin has never been more clear.This is an opinion editorial by Mickey Koss, a West Point graduate with a degree in economics. He spent four years in the infantry before transitioning to the Finance Corps.2022 started with a bang, especially in…

This article was originally published by 8btc and written by Lylian Teng. Authorities in Zhenjiang, a city in east China’s Jiangsu Province, have arrested 13 men after they reportedly stole electricity worth roughly $3 million (over 20 million yuan) to mine bitcoin. The power authority of Zhenjiang noticed an unusual spike in electricity consumption and…

Bitcoin's recent price volatility has led many to wonder if large-scale bitcoin hodlers are taking advantage of price dips to accumulate more bitcoin. While some metrics may initially suggest an increase in long-term holdings, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced story, especially after the current prolonged period of choppy consolidation. Are Long-Term Holders Accumulating?

The popular peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network LocalBitcoins has shut down all trading operations for Iranian users. LocalBitcoins’ website offers a variety of pages for users of different nations and, as of May 24, 2019, the Iranian page displays a message that “LocalBitcoins is currently not available in your selected region,” in English only. In an…

It is extremely important to educate bitcoin users on best practices when it comes to receiving and sending bitcoin as privately as possible.The below is a direct excerpt of Marty's Bent Issue #1260: “They're using debit and credit card purchases to make lists.” Sign up for the newsletter here. Jewish population in Europe – note…