BitcoinCash Weekly News October 21st 2024 by the BCHF

By Bitcoin Cash Foundation | Bitcoin-Cash | 22 Oct 2024

BITCOIN CASH ARGENTINA 2024 CONFERENCE A SUCCESS

Recently a Bitcoin Cash Conference was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from October 12–14, 2024, at Calima Eventos in Puerto Madero. The conference brought together experts and enthusiasts from around the world to discuss the latest developments and innovations in the BCH ecosystem. Speakers included Marc De Mesel, Josh Ellithorpe, Marcelo, Fernando Pellicioni, and many more, who presented on topics such as BCH adoption, technical developments, and community building. The conference featured a range of activities, including panel discussions, networking opportunities, and a visit to the Estancia La República, where attendees could experience traditional Argentine culture. The event also included a poker night, a cocktail reception, and a dinner at the “Pulpería”. According to attendees, the conference was a huge success, with many praising the organization, the quality of the speakers, and the overall vibe of the event.

JASON DREYZEHNER ON THE BITCOIN CASH PODCAST

In episode #130 of The Bitcoin Cash Podcast, , titled “Big Big Ints,” guest Jason Dreyzehner discusses the evolution of the virtual machine (VM) limits and the implications of the BigInt feature for Bitcoin Cash. This episode highlighted the ongoing development progress and the collaborative efforts within the developer community to enhance the technical capabilities of Bitcoin Cash. Dreyzehner emphasizes the importance of community feedback and invites listeners to participate in the final review process before the anticipated implementation. With ongoing discussions surrounding the future of zero-confirmation transactions and their potential impact on merchant adoption, this episode is vital for anyone interested in the evolution of Bitcoin Cash as a global reserve currency.

MINISATOSHI ADDS BCH UPGRADE HISTORY TO SITE

Minisatoshi has launched an informative website dedicated BCH and has added a page focusing on the history of Bitcoin Cash upgrades, chronicling the significant advancements since its inception. The site, accessible at minisatoshi.cash, provides a detailed timeline of BCH upgrades, starting from the launch of Bitcoin on January 3, 2009, to the anticipated adoption of the Virtual Machine Limits and BigInts upgrade in May 2025. Key milestones highlighted on the site include the introduction of nLockTime enforcement in October 2009, substantial block size increases, and the enhancement of contract capabilities with features like Schnorr signatures and adaptive blocksize limits. Each entry not only captures the technical changes but also includes historical context and insights from notable figures within the BCH community, such as Gavin Andresen and Satoshi Nakamoto himself.

BCH BASED STABLECOIN COMES TO LIFE

Moria is a new Bitcoin Cash (BCH)-based stablecoin protocol, created by Riften Labs, that allows users to borrow tokens representing real-world assets, such as USD, gold, and stocks, by locking in BCH as collateral. With a focus on transparency and security, Moria uses an oracle-based system through the D3lphi oracle to ensure accurate price feeds and maintains a 100% transparent Proof-of-Reserves system. The protocol incentivizes stable value through a floating peg mechanism, while flexible repayments allow anyone to clear a borrower’s debt if collateral becomes insufficient. To learn more, or to get whitelisted to start minting Moira visit moria.money.

KNUTH NODE V0.46.0 IS NOW OUT

Knuth, a high-performance Bitcoin Cash node, has announced the release of several key updates aimed at improving node efficiency and transaction validation. The new version — Knuth Node v0.46.0 introduces significant performance enhancements, resulting in faster transaction and block validation processes, as well as shortened Initial Block Download times. These updates allow for smoother operations, particularly under high transaction volumes. Developers can access the latest releases via Knuth’s GitHub or kth.cash.

GENERAL PROTOCOLS ANNOUNCES THEIR Q4 2024 SPONSORSHIPS

In Q4 2024, General Protocols continues to offer support for several ongoing projects within the Bitcoin Cash community by sponsoring certain projects and people. Notable projects receiving their backing include Electron Cash, Libauth, BCHN, CashScript, cculianu/Fulcrum, The Bitcoin Cash Podcast, The BCH Foundation, and CashConnect. The BCHF is honored to be included in this list. For details read their blog post here.

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