Microsoft SIM Project Could Bring Thousands of Full Bitcoin Nodes To The Network

Microsoft SIM Project Could Bring Thousands of Full Bitcoin Nodes To The Network

Bringing more devices online which run the Windows operating system opens up interesting opportunities for bringing additional Bitcoin Nodes to the network. Especially when that principle is being facilitated by a major player such as Microsoft, who are apparently planning to roll out their own contract-free mobile data plan. The full extent of the Microsoft SIM plans are still shrouded in mystery right now, but it surely opens up interesting opportunities. The Microsoft SIM Project. Microsoft is a company known for trying out many different things, not all of which play out in a....


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