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Miner Fee Gathering Capability (Part 2) – Out of Band Fees

Abstract: We take a second look at the fee differences between actual Bitcoin blocks produced by miners and the fees one may expect, based on a local...

May 2023 in Review

All that happened in May at BitMEX, recapped for you here, in one read. Listings, initiatives, updates and more.

Patience is Beautiful

In this edition of Crypto Trader Digest, Arthur Hayes shares when he believes the fireworks and real Bitcoin bull market will begin...

Calvin Kim Developer Grant

After almost three years as a BitMEX open source development grantee, Calvin Kim is leaving the program. Calvin’s grant expired on 31...

Renewal of Rene Pickhardt’s Bitcoin Developer Grant

BitMEX has extended Rene Pickhardt’s Bitcoin developer grant until November 2023, a six month extension from the previous grant. This...

Now Live: Bitcoin- Margined ORDI Listing

ORDI has come to BitMEX via a new contract - ORDIUSD, with up to 50x leverage - one of the highest max position sizes in the industry. 

We’ve Partnered with CCXT to Enable Seamless Connectivity and Integration 

CCXT, has joined the BitMEX Partner Programme, bringing faster and more reliable trade execution, real-time access to market data, and an even more streamlined trading experience for our users.

Lightning Payments – When Are They Too Small To Secure?

Abstract: When making low value payments on the lightning network, especially in “high” onchain fee environments, the security benefits of the lightning’s HTLC system may be somewhat...

Now Live: Bitcoin- Margined TURBO Listing

Tomorrow, TURBO will arrive at BitMEX via a new listing - TURBOUSD, with up to 50x leverage, making this new contract one of the highest max position sizes in the industry. 

Now Live: Bitcoin-Margined BOB Listing

BOB has arrive at BitMEX via a new listing - BOBUSD, with up to 50x leverage, making this new perpetual contract one of the highest max position sizes in the industry. 

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