Bitcoin: Does `autoclean-once` without vacuuming lightningd.sqlite3 slow down the future growth of size lightningd.sqlite3?

Impact of auto cleanup on Lightningd SQLite3: growth slowdown The Lightning CLI changed the rules of the game for the Bitcoin network, allowing users to create and manage Lightning Network nodes. One of the key features that enables this functionality is the auto-clean-once mechanism, which periodically cleans up stale data to maintain node performance and […]

Metamask: Getting access to accounts I don’t recognize in Metamask

Metamask: Growing Concerns About Unauthorized Account Access As more people realize the importance of online security, there has been growing concern in the Metamask community. It appears that some users are unknowingly accessing accounts they don’t recognize due to a simple yet critical Metamask configuration issue. What’s Going On? It’s not uncommon for users to […]

Solana: fastest way to get all recipients of a single wallet?

Optimizing All Recipient Fetching in Solana As a Solana developer, you want to fetch recipients for a single wallet with about a million transactions. This can be achieved by using Solana’s Remote Procedure Call (RPC) API and its built-in bulk data fetching capabilities. Why RPC? RPC is ideal for this use case because it provides […]

Solana: Anchor build error in solana-dapp

SOLANA Anchor Build Error: Troubleshooting Guide As a Solana developer, it is crucial to ensure that your anchors are built properly and work as expected. However, there have been reports of build errors with some of the latest versions of Anchor. In this article, we will delve into the error message that is thrown by […]

Ethereum: How do I trace a bitcoin transaction to find its location in the world

Tracking Bitcoin Transactions: A Guide to Finding Your Wallet’s Location As the world becomes increasingly digital, tracking and tracing transactions has become a vital tool for financial institutions, governments, and individuals alike. Bitcoin, in particular, offers a unique opportunity to uncover the location of a transaction using blockchain technology. In this article, we’ll explore how […]

Ethereum: Bitcoin market hours (open/close prices)

The Endless Loop of Bitcoin Market Hours: Understanding the Terminology Bitcoin’s market hours have become a topic of discussion among traders, investors, and analysts. When news sites and others mention “opening” or “closing” prices for Bitcoin, it can be confusing to understand what this means and why it’s used in the first place. What are […]

“The Future of Privacy: Mixers and Private Blockchains in Crypto”

The Future of Privacy: Mixers and Private Blockchains in Cryptocurrency As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, several key technologies are emerging that will shape the future of user privacy. Two of these technologies are mixers and private blockchains. Mixers: The Key to Decentralized Identity Management In the world of cryptocurrency, identity management is a […]

Ethereum: Why is my “spendable_msat” much lower than “msatoshi_to_us”?

Ethereum: Why Your “Spendable MSAT” Is So Much Lower Than “MSAT to Nodes” As an active participant on the Ethereum network, you’re probably no stranger to the nuances of cryptocurrency transactions. However, I’m about to dive into a common issue that can arise when using the Lightning Network (LN), which is one of Ethereum’s core […]

Ethereum: Why does IsCoinBase() check if there is exactly one input?

Ethereum: Understanding the IsCoinBase() Function On the Ethereum blockchain, transactions can be categorized into two types: Coinbase and Coinbase. A Coinbase transaction is a special type of transaction that includes an additional input, known as a “Coinbase” or “Fee” input. This input is used to pay for the creation of a new coin on the […]