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Description
Bitcoin has established itself as a reliable store of value protocol, while Stacks aims to demonstrate that it can serve as the foundation for a user-owned internet. By introducing scalable transactions and dynamic smart contracts to the Bitcoin ecosystem, Stacks effectively utilizes Bitcoin's substantial $1 trillion capital. The registration of .BTC domains occurs through a smart contract on Stacks, which is secured by the Bitcoin network. This contract features a decentralized name registry developed in Clarity language, where ownership of each .BTC name is encoded as a hash on the Bitcoin blockchain. Instead of overwhelming the Bitcoin blockchain with individual name registrations, numerous Stacks transactions can be consolidated into a single transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain. The web bridge enables btc.us to function as a top-level domain, affording users the ability to create personal subdomains. While the web bridge operates as a centralized service, the .BTC names themselves remain decentralized. Looking ahead, enhancements to .btc resolution in web browsers could significantly improve user experience and accessibility. This evolution could lead to a more integrated and efficient use of Bitcoin as a foundational element of the web.
Description
BTG, or Bitcoin Gold, is a cryptocurrency that incorporates the foundational principles of Bitcoin while being mined using standard GPUs rather than specialized ASIC hardware. This shift to GPU mining democratizes the process, allowing individuals to participate in mining rather than concentrating power in the hands of a few large entities that dominate the ASIC market, thereby promoting decentralization and autonomy within the network. The rewards from GPU mining are distributed globally, empowering individual miners instead of merely benefiting warehouse owners who operate ASICs, effectively reviving the network effects that were once characteristic of Bitcoin. Furthermore, Bitcoin Gold is augmented by the Lightning Network, a solution that facilitates the processing of nearly unlimited transactions per second, exemplifying a "second layer" approach built on the foundational blockchain. These second layers and side chains are crucial for enabling advanced technologies such as smart contracts, which can execute at impressive speeds while being secured by the BTG mainchain. Ultimately, BTG not only enhances the cryptocurrency landscape but also maintains close compatibility with Bitcoin by incorporating features like SegWit and the Lightning Network, all without consuming the same level of hash power or competing for the title of the "true Bitcoin." This innovative approach ensures that BTG remains a valuable player in the evolving crypto ecosystem.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Pricing Details
$5 per domain
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
BTC.us
Website
btc.us
Vendor Details
Company Name
Bitcoin Gold
Website
bitcoingold.org