The Bitcoin Mempool: Relay Network Dynamics
In the last Mempool article, I went over the different kinds of relay policy filters, why they exist, and the...
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The Bitcoin Mempool: Why We Have Filters
In my prior article on the mempool, I laid out a simple conceptual framework to reason about the basic functionality...
The Bitcoin Mempool: What Is It For?
Everyone who has used bitcoin has made use of the mempool, or a mempool. So what is the mempool? Well...
Quiet mempool and flat volume could mean limited fuel for Bitcoin’s breakout above $100k
With Bitcoin attempting to break the crucial $95,000 to $96,000 threshold, it faces significant headwinds rooted in an increasingly dormant...
Jito Labs ends mempool functionality citing impact on Solana users
Solana MEV startup Jito Labs said on Friday that it will suspend mempool functionality offered by the Jito Block Engine...
Bitcoin network congestion eases as mempool clears in February
Bitcoin’s mempool is a holding area for transactions broadcast to the network but not yet included in a block. Analyzing...
High Fees vs. "High Fees": How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Mempool
The recent surge in Bitcoin's on-chain fees has reignited a familiar discussion within our community, bringing to the surface diverse...
Bitcoin BRC-20 Tokens Are Clogging Up the Mempool Again
The Bitcoin network is currently under heavy load and in a congested state due to the popularity of BRC-20 tokens....
Ethereum mempool transactions are on the rise – Can it impact ETH?
The concentration of mempool transactions on Ethereum increased. ETH’s prices continued to surge as whales showed interest. In the ever-evolving...
Sustained Bitcoin mempool congestion shows unwavering demand for Ordinals Inscriptions
Earlier this year, the market saw an unprecedented uptake of Ordinals and its associated Inscriptions. Ordinals serve as a unique...