The incentive impacts that stablecoins have on Ethereum could equally arise in Bitcoin if enough value is brought into the equation.
Author: Shinobi
Who Cares About Bitcoin Maximalism?
Trying to define and apply the label of Bitcoin Maximalism is a non-productive criticism that obscures more than it clarifies.
Can Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Overcome The Price Of Anarchy?
The “price of anarchy” is inherent to systems in which individuals can act in their own interest — including the Lightning Network.
An Overview Of The Tradeoffs For Different Sidechain Implementations
Each Bitcoin sidechain implementation brings about different centralization and consensus issues to weigh and consider.
Federated Sidechains Are Bitcoin’s Original Upgradeable Sidechain Implementation
Federated sidechains utilize key management to provide security and allow functionality beyond the Bitcoin mainchain.
Drivechains Allow Sidechain Node Operators To Pay Miners To Mine — And More!
Drivechains, like softchains, are another sidechain implementation with two-way peg functionality.
Softchains Bring Two-Way Pegs And Potential Room For Use Cases — But Not Without Security Costs
Softchains are a sidechain implementation that interact on a deeper level with consensus mechanisms, which can bring benefits and risks.