DigiByte to Undergo Hard Fork on December 1st
DigiByte will release the next major upgrade in December, focusing on enhancements in privacy, scalability, and functionality through advanced scripting capabilities.
The upgrade is expected to include Taproot integration, which aims to improve the network’s efficiency and security.
What is a hardfork?
The cryptocurrency mainnet operates according to certain rules. To improve network performance or correct errors, changes are periodically introduced into it. A hard fork represents changes that are not compatible with previous versions of software supporting the cryptocurrency network. In order to continue to mine the cryptocurrency, miners need to update the software.
In some cases, as a result of a hard fork, a completely new cryptocurrency may appear, as happened with Bitcoin Cash and EthereumPoW.