Mempool.space
6 storiesProduct releases and data-quality issues fit Mempool.space when they alter the lookup of unconfirmed transaction tracking, the display of mining pool attribution, or the verification of transaction fee market. Protocol changes to Bitcoin need the network entry unless explorer behavior is affected; wallet clustering and entity attribution remain analytics topics rather than functions of Mempool.space.
OCEAN Mining Buys Out Luke Dashjr as New Bitcoin Pool Remains Unproven
OCEAN Mining has bought out co-founder Luke Dashjr, ending his leadership and equity stake. Dashjr plans to launch a new mining pool, CONVOY, but its operational status and miner migration remain unverified.
Bitcoin Core Update Shrinks Transaction Index by 40 GB for Node Runners
A major redesign in Bitcoin Core's optional transaction index can reduce node database size by 40 GB, but users must manually rebuild the index to realize the full savings after upgrading
Bitcoin Faces Block Rejection as BIP-110 Enforcement Nears
Bitcoin nodes enforcing BIP-110 will soon begin rejecting non-signaling blocks, raising the risk of chain splits and operational uncertainty for miners, exchanges, and node operators as the signaling window closes with low support
SBI Crypto Shuts Down Bitcoin Pool as Network Centralization Rises
SBI Crypto has ended its Bitcoin mining pool service, coinciding with a period when three major mining pools collectively controlled 60% of the network's hashrate, raising new questions about centralization risks for Bitcoin.
Flashcoin Scams Still Target Crypto Traders in 2026
Fake balances that vanish after a brief appearance keep tricking peer-to-peer buyers. Learn how confirmations, explorers, and pressure tactics separate real transfers from flashcoin fraud
How to Track a Crypto Transfer Using a Blockchain Explorer
Verifying a cryptocurrency transfer requires the correct network, a full transaction hash, and careful review of status, addresses, and confirmations. Here's how to avoid common mistakes and security risks when checking your crypto transaction.