Anchors Are Evil! Bitcoin Core Is Destroying Bitcoin!

I really thought that we had seen the bottom in terms of Bitcoiners making irrational and ridiculous arguments against improvements to Bitcoin, in order to paint themselves as some kind of righteous underdog fighting against corruption and incompetence from the inside. Boy was I wrong. So, some things to explain first. With Lightning channels, you have to decide your fee-rate for a unilateral close transaction ahead of time. Because the actual UTXO is a multisig, both parties to the channel have to sign the transactions either side uses to close…

Hyperliquid integrates Router Nitro for cross-chain deposits supporting Ethereum, Solana, and Sui

Key Takeaways Hyperliquid now supports direct cross-chain deposits from over 30 EVM and non-EVM chains including Ethereum, Solana, and Sui. The integration of Router Nitro enhances user experience by removing the need to bridge through Arbitrum. Share this article Hyperliquid, a layer 1 blockchain and decentralized exchange, has integrated Router Protocol’s Nitro bridge to enable direct deposits from more than 30 EVM and non-EVM chains, including Ethereum, Solana, Sui, Tron, and Base. The integration eliminates a previous two-step process that required traders to bridge funds through Arbitrum before accessing Hyperliquid.…

Digital Sovereignty Alliance launches to champion ethical crypto policies in the US Senate and House of Representatives

Share this article Washington, D.C., January 6, 2025 – Today marks the official launch of the Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clear and ethical public policy, research, and education surrounding emerging technologies, including decentralized technologies, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3 innovations, and artificial intelligence. DSA is focused on elevating the quality of public policy and public understanding of blockchain technology. Through in-depth research and dynamic educational events, DSA will work to foster an informed approach to technology governance, placing a strong emphasis on ethics, transparency, and digital…