BitcoinCash Weekly News August 26th 2024 by the Bitcoin Cash Foundation

By Bitcoin Cash Foundation | Bitcoin-Cash | 26 Aug 2024

NEW GENERAL PROTOCOLS TWITTER SPACE: GENERAL BULL 32 OF N — BUILDING CONFIDENCE

The recent General Protocols Spaces Twitter discussion titled “Building Confidence” is now available on Youtube. The discussion tackled some key issues facing Bitcoin Cash stakeholders. Participants explored the importance of actively managing confidence, especially concerning BCH’s scalability and utility. The conversation highlighted two crucial proposals for BCH: adjustments to virtual machine limits and an upgrade to support larger integers. The changes aim to enhance BCH’s capacity for smart contracts and decentralized applications without compromising its scalability. Opinions varied on the timing of the larger integer upgrade, particularly its readiness and the potential impact on confidence if rushed. Some participants emphasized the need for thorough vetting and community consensus to avoid past mistakes that have impacted BCH’s market perception. The view being that as BCH moves forward, balancing innovation with stability remains central to building confidence among its users and developers.

FUNDME.CASH GETS A TWITTER ACCOUNT

Do you want to stay up to day on Bitcoin Cash’s latest crowdfunding platform fundme.cash? Now you can by following the new @fundmecash account on twitter! If you do, you will stay informed about all the projects and people in BCH that are using the fundme.cash platform to do fundraisers. If you want to attempt to get your own amazing idea of the ground head on over to fundme.cash and start your own crowdfunding campaign for almost free thanks to low fess on the BCH network.

BITCOIN OUT LOUD VIDEO: THE ROAD TO CASHTOKENS- FUNDED

John Moriarty, the creator behind the Bitcoin Out Loud YouTube channel, recently ran a successful crowdfunding campaign on Fundme.cash to finance a new video titled “Bitcoin Out Loud: The Road to CashTokens.” The campaign not only met but slightly exceeded its goal, securing approximately 12.25 BCH, or around $4,000. This funding will cover costs for storyboarding, illustration, animation, scriptwriting, and filming. The upcoming video will delve into the significance of the miner-validated token upgrade on the Bitcoin Cash blockchain, which supports decentralized applications similar to those on Ethereum while maintaining the strong scaling capabilities of Bitcoin Cash. Moriarty aims to highlight the potential of CashTokens for decentralized finance, thanks to the generous support of his backers.

PAYTACA FEATURED IN BITPINAS.COM

Paytaca, makers of a leading BCH wallet, has been featured once again on BitPinas for its expanding network of merchants accepting Bitcoin Cash payments. Now, more than 80 merchants across the Philippines, particularly in the Visayas region, and one in Hong Kong are integrating Paytaca’s point-of-sale app to facilitate BCH transactions, indicating a growing shift towards decentralized and peer-to-peer payment solutions. This expansion is detailed in Paytaca’s updated map, which provides users with real-time information on merchants actively accepting BCH. CEO Dr. Joemar Taganna emphasized the benefits of lower transaction costs and eliminated processing overheads for both consumers and merchants. BitPinas, known for its accurate coverage of cryptocurrency and blockchain developments in the Philippines since 2017, consistently highlights advancements in the fintech industry aimed at fostering a positive ecosystem. As Paytaca plans further expansion across the Philippines and beyond, it continues to promote BCH as a viable and cost-effective alternative to traditional payment methods.

NEW DESIGN FOR THE FLIPSTARTER DIRECTORY WITH A TINY CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT DEVS

A recent initiative to enhance the user interface of the Flipstarter directory has been launched, with the aim of improving its aesthetics and functionality. The project, spearheaded by Damascene collaborating with a new developer, Mr. Nisar, focuses on refining the directory’s appearance. This effort is part of a broader freelancing project that aims to introduce more developers to Bitcoin Cash while enhancing their skills. Currently, the campaign is seeking additional funding as a form of appreciation for the work completed so far and to encourage further improvements. To express support, community members are invited to contribute before the campaign expires with funds being evenly distributed between the project lead and the developer. The source code and project details can be explored online, providing transparency and inviting feedback on the upgrades made.

DR. SAQIB NOOR DISRUPTS THE MEDICAL JOURNAL INDUSTRY FOR THE 8TH TIME

The Journal of Global Surgery has announced the publication of its eighth manuscript, a research article from Cameroon titled “Adoption Of Laparoscopy After Utilization Of Low-cost Simulation-based Laparoscopy Training.” This study, led by Blessing N Ngam and a team of international co-authors, explores the adoption of laparoscopy following training on the low-cost, open-source ALL-SAFE simulation platform implemented at Mbingo Baptist Hospital. The article highlights the potential of affordable simulation tools to enhance laparoscopic skills in low- and middle-income countries, though further research is needed to assess clinical outcomes. Responding to feedback from a recent BCH Podcast interview, the Journal has created a dedicated page (https://jogs.one/paywalled-articles/) for articles currently behind a paywall, inviting readers to contribute towards making them open access. Supporters are encouraged to help raise the remaining $23 needed to unlock this valuable resource for the global surgical community. More details about the article and how to contribute can be found on the Journal’s website.