When do Bitcoin Node Operators Upgrade?
An analysis of historical Bitcoin Core node versions to examine the updating behavior of node operators over the years.
Bitcoin 2023 Annual Review
Comprehensive coverage of metrics across a number of different verticals in the Bitcoin ecosystem to gauge performance in 2023.
Economically Unspendable Bitcoin UTXOs
UTXO management guidance for avoiding footguns that can cause problems during times of high transaction fees.
Hunting the Real Bitcoin Network Hashrate
An exploration of hashrate estimate algorithms with the goal of finding an improved way of determining a more accurate global hashrate estimate.
An Introduction to Spiderchain
A review of the latest layer 2 protocol proposed for pegging bitcoin to a sidechain.
Sovereignty vs Society
Delving into the paradoxical relationship between liberty and the individual's reliance upon society at large.
How to Securely Create a Bitcoin Seed Phrase in 9 Simple Steps
A user-friendly guide for how to generate seed phrases from your own entropy.
How to Bury a Bitcoin Seed Phrase Backup
Lessons learned from a multi-year experiment with burying a metal seed phrase bitcoin backup.
Softwar Thesis Review
A critique of Jason Lowery's thesis on proof of work systems and "bitpower."
