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Why Developers Transfer from Other Blockchains to BSV
As blockchain-based applications and platforms continue to make waves as means to advance previously stagnant and problem-inundated systems and processes, there must be a clear understanding of the difference between popular digital currencies and blockchain technology.
Bitcoin, being the first functioning implementation of blockchain technology and the pioneer digital currency, has been a top choice for both digital currency trading and blockchain development. ETH, Hyperledger and EOS are also some of the more popular blockchains used by both individuals and enterprises.
While Bitcoin, ETH and EOS all have digital currencies traded in the market, Hyperledger does not have one and is focused mainly on providing blockchain-based solutions to developers. Digital currencies are built on blockchain technology, a decentralized distributed ledger that allows for data to be immutable, transparent and secure.
All digital currency transactions are recorded on that cryptocurrency’s blockchain, so there are currently many different blockchain providers all over the world. And while blockchain is essentially a decentralized database, not all blockchains have the same capabilities. And this is the main reason why developers transfer from one blockchain to another—because they are looking for certain efficiencies that their applications need.
The BSV Blockchain
BSV is an implementation of Bitcoin that has restored the original Bitcoin protocol, which creates a rock-solid foundation for developers to build on, and unlocked unbounded scaling. Unlike other popular yet unscalable implementations of Bitcoin, such as BTC and BCH, BSV is able to offer 2GB data blocks, extremely high throughput and the lowest possible fee per transaction.
And because BSV has the ability to scale limitlessly, these numbers are not fixed. For instance, the Teranode update scheduled to be released early next year will effectively increase throughput to 50,000 to 100,000 transactions per second (tps). Once released, data blocks will also become bigger at fees of very small fractions of a penny.
And as the network continues to scale, these numbers will continue to go up and fees will become lower until it reaches billions of tps at terabyte-sized blocks. These are the key capabilities of the BSV blockchain that make it ripe for blockchain development and also the reason why developers from other blockchains switch to BSV.
Other Blockchains vs. BSV
Many have tried building on other blockchains and have found them to be inadequate. One of the main reasons is that other blockchains have to rely on second-and third-tier solutions to make up for the flaw that the base layer, which is actually the blockchain, cannot scale.
If a blockchain is incapable of scaling, then there will always be a limit to what they can do. And when this limit is reached, either the system crashes or fees skyrocket. For instance, the ETH blockchain, which is endorsed and used by many celebrities, have been known to crash at crucial moments. This is because its blockchain cannot handle the surge of transactions.
The current average fee per transaction is at a whopping $37.45, even reaching over $60 last November, which is not practical at all. Coupled with network latency and crashes, many have transferred from ETH to BSV.
“If I am going to build something that I want to be durable and long-lasting, I don’t want the protocol to be changed all the time. The low transaction fees are also essential so we can do micropayments and that sort of thing,” independent app developer and investor Kevin Healy said when asked why he transferred from ETH to BSV.
The BSV blockchain is currently the largest public blockchain there is. A public blockchain means data is verifiable and available to anyone who is permitted to access the blockchain. This makes for utter transparency of data—something that many global systems lack.
“With a public chain you have to incentivize the public, otherwise it is not a public chain. If you don’t incentivize, no one is going to pay the electricity bill for free just to keep your chain happy. And so, if you want to be doing lots and lots of transactions, which ours should be able to do because it’s based on API calls, then you need that scalability. And I think that’s where the crucial aspect actually lies,” Peter Bainbridge-Clayton, founder and CTO of RegTech platform Kompany, explained as to why it is now working with BSV rather than Hyperledger alone.
And although Bitcoin has come under fire this year for its extremely high electricity consumption deemed by many as a waste of precious energy and detrimental to the environment, it has been proven that BSV is the most energy efficient Bitcoin implementation due to its ability to scale and utmost utility as energy efficiency of a blockchain can be measured through its throughput.
“I realized that proof-of-stake is inferior to proof-of-work, and it’s simply a marketplace to produce and consume negative space. And then I realized that we can have the whole vision of the Internet on BSV as it’s proven it can scale. I’m very passionate about building the whole Internet that is not advertising-based,” Rohan Sharan, product manager of cryptocurrency and exchange review platform BlockReview, revealed after trying out EOS and BCH and ultimately choosing BSV.
Because developers themselves know what capabilities are important in a blockchain, many have been transferring to BSV, which in itself is irrefutable proof that the BSV is the blockchain for enterprise adoption.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Mr Aminu Maida, has reemphasised the need to protect the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure, especially fibre networks, noting that damage to fibre networks carries significant economic consequences.
Speaking virtually at the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) Critical Conversation Forum on Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) in Lagos recently, he described FTTH as a critical enabler of Nigeria’s digital future.
“FTTH is uniquely positioned to meet Nigerians' next phase of data demand. The quality of our broadband will increasingly shape the competitiveness of our businesses, the growth of our digital industry and the opportunities available to our citizens,” the NCC chief stated.
“We must uphold deployment standards. Nigeria needs fibre that is properly installed, properly documented, and properly protected,” Mr Maida further said at the event themed Fibre to the Home in Nigeria: Addressing Challenges, Strengthening Standards and Ensuring Sustainable Deployment.
During a panel discussion titled Policy, Governance and Regulatory Alignment, the Deputy Director of Strategic Business Initiatives at ipNX, Mr Segun Okuneye, highlighted the need for stronger collaboration across the telecommunications ecosystem to unlock the full potential of fibre broadband in Nigeria.
According to him, sustainable fibre deployment extends beyond technology and investment to include policy consistency, stakeholder alignment, infrastructure protection, and shared responsibility.
“Achieving universal fibre connectivity requires more than deploying infrastructure; it requires sustained collaboration between operators, regulators, government agencies and host communities.
“When policies are aligned, deployment standards are consistently enforced, and critical infrastructure is protected, we create an environment where investment thrives and more Nigerians can enjoy reliable, high-speed broadband.
“At ipNX, we remain committed to working with all stakeholders to build resilient digital infrastructure that will support Nigeria’s economic growth for generations to come.”
Earlier in his welcome address, ATCON President, Mr Tony Emoekpere, underscored the strategic importance of FTTH in achieving the country’s broadband penetration targets while calling for greater public awareness around protecting communications infrastructure.
“This forum is critical because Fibre-to-the-Home is the technology that will enable the country to achieve full broadband penetration. We all depend on communication infrastructure, and it must be protected,” he declared.
Drawing a comparison with power infrastructure in the country, he added, “If somebody comes to your neighbourhood to tamper with your transformer or power cables, everybody will come out. The same thing needs to apply for communications infrastructure. When we see people damaging fibre cables, we should raise an alarm.”
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Thursday, July 23, 2026, provided an opportunity for financial services professionals to converge on Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, to brainstorm on ways to meet the rising customers’ expectations.
The platform used for this purpose was Core by Interswitch. It is part of the company’s broader commitment to strengthening Africa’s digital payments ecosystem by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and operational excellence across the financial services value chain.
At the event, participants, numbering over 400, also highlighted the growing importance of operational excellence in sustaining resilient payment infrastructure.
As digital financial services continue to expand across Africa, closer collaboration among financial institutions, fintechs and payment service providers will be essential to improving responsiveness, resolving operational challenges more effectively and delivering consistently reliable customer experiences.
The Executive Vice President for Operations and Technology at Interswitch, Mr Babafemi Ogungbamila, said the forum reflects the company’s belief that exceptional customer experiences are built not only on innovative technology but also on the expertise, collaboration and commitment of the professionals who keep payment systems running every day.
“Every successful digital transaction is powered by professionals whose work often goes unseen but is fundamental to building trust in digital payments. Core by Interswitch was created to recognise their contribution, strengthen collaboration across the industry and create opportunities for shared learning that ultimately benefit financial institutions and the customers they serve.
“As digital payments continue to evolve, investing in the people and processes that power the technology is just as important as investing in the technology itself,” Mr Ogungbamila said.
Beyond recognising the professionals whose work often goes unnoticed, the programme underscored the value of creating stronger connections across the payments ecosystem.
By creating a dedicated platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration and professional development, Core by Interswitch aims to build a more connected community of payments operations professionals equipped to respond to the evolving demands of the digital economy.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
WhatsApp has been updated with a web calling feature, allowing users to now make and receive audio and video calls, both one-on-one and group, directly from WhatsApp Web.
A notice from the Meta-owned messaging platform disclosed that this feature works without the need to download any app.
It was disclosed that this update was made to WhatsApp to make it easier for users to make calls wherever they are and on whatever device, phone or laptop.
Users will have access to features available on their other devices, including screen sharing, reactions, and a dedicated Calls tab with full call history and favourites, all from their browsers.
WhatsApp noted that calls from this feature are end-to-end encrypted, with no time limits and at no cost, as it is the same private experience they expect from the platform.
WhatsApp has also been embedded with easy call transfer, enabling the movement of an active group call from one device to another without hanging up. Users can seamlessly transfer calls to WhatsApp Web or Desktop when they arrive home to collaborate on a larger screen – or vice versa.
The platform further said it now has QuickHD, which allows for an improved video experience at the beginning of a call. With QuickHD, users can now enjoy high-definition video immediately in the very first few seconds of the call.
In addition, it has launched noise suppression to remove the background noise around callers so their voices come through clearly to the person on the other end, even in loud or busy environments. This can be managed at any time in in-call settings.
WhatsApp said these features are rolling out gradually and will be available to everyone soon, expressing its desire to make WhatsApp calling simpler to use.
