Bitcoin just got its first makeover in four years : vimarsan

Bitcoin just got its first makeover in four years
CNBC
1 day ago
MacKenzie Sigalos
The first bitcoin upgrade in four years has just been approved by miners around the world. It's called Taproot, and it's due to take effect in November.
The upgrade will mean greater transaction privacy and efficiency – and crucially, it will unlock the potential for smart contracts, a key feature of its blockchain technology.
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The first bitcoin upgrade in four years has just been approved by miners around the world. It is a rare moment of consensus among stakeholders, and crypto experts tell CNBC it's a pretty big deal for the world's most popular cryptocurrency. 

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