News & Updates
Twelve years of development, documented. Protocol upgrades, wallet releases, community milestones, and the annual Marscoin Expo.
First Post-Quantum Transaction Confirmed on Marsqnet
Marscoin achieves a milestone in cryptocurrency history: the first SPHINCS+ signed transaction on a Bitcoin-derived chain. A quantum-resistant coin was sent from one mars1z address to another, verified by hash-based cryptography immune to quantum computing attacks.
First Trustless BTC↔MARS Atomic Swap Completed on Mainnet
The Marscoin Foundation has completed the first fully trustless Bitcoin-to-Marscoin atomic swap on mainnet — no intermediaries, no custody, no KYC. Built directly into the Electrum-Mars wallet.
Marsqnet Is Live: Marscoin's Quantum-Ready Testnet Takes Its First Blocks
The Marscoin Foundation has launched marsqnet — a dedicated development network running RandomX proof-of-work. The first step toward making Marscoin among the first Bitcoin-derived chains with post-quantum cryptography.
Marscoin Core v28.1.0 Release
Mandatory upgrade for all Marscoin node operators, miners, pools, and exchanges. Marscoin Core v28.1.0 brings the codebase up to date with Bitcoin Core 28.x, featuring improved P2P networking, faster block validation, and descriptor wallet support.
Marscoin Achieves Major Milestone with 2TH Mining Power
The Marscoin blockchain reaches 2 terahashes in mining power following its merged mining upgrade, with Longpool joining as the first major mining pool partner to enhance network security and decentralization.
Marscoin Completes Major Version Upgrade: Bitcoin Core 28.x Sync and Merged Mining
Marscoin synchronizes its codebase with Bitcoin Core 28.x and introduces Auxiliary Proof of Work (AuxPoW) for merged mining with Litecoin and Dogecoin, activating at block 3,145,555.
A New Golden Age: Marscoin, Trump's Vision for Mars, and the Dawn of American Prosperity
With renewed national focus on Mars exploration, Bitcoin reaching new highs, and favorable regulatory shifts, Marscoin enters its 11th year of uninterrupted blockchain operations poised for unprecedented opportunity.
Martian Republic App Now Available on Android
The Martian Republic app expands to Android via the Google Play Store, bringing Marscoin wallet management, citizen registry, and community governance tools to the world's most popular mobile platform.
Marscoin 2025: Charting Our Course to the Red Planet
Marscoin's 2025 roadmap outlines key initiatives including mining algorithm evolution, enhanced transaction capability, cross-planetary blockchain research, and continued development of the Martian Republic governance platform.
Join the Martian Revolution: Download the Martian Republic App on iOS
The Martian Republic app launches on the iOS App Store, bringing a blockchain-based governance platform with a Marscoin wallet, citizen registry, and censorship-resistant forum to future Martians.
Marscoin's Electrum Wallet Gets Major Update with Version 1.6.5
Electrum-Mars v1.6.5 brings full ASERT difficulty targeting support, enhanced security checkpoints, and new binaries for Windows and macOS, preparing lightweight wallet users for the block 3,000,000 network upgrade.
Marscoin Adopts ASERT Difficulty Adjustment Algorithm
Marscoin integrates the ASERT (Aserti3-2d) difficulty adjustment algorithm at block 3,000,000, delivering more stable block times, predictable mining rewards, and enhanced network efficiency for the space cryptocurrency.
Marscoin Foundation: Charting New Territories with a Historic Trademark Registration
The Marscoin Foundation secures what may be the first space-related cryptocurrency trademark in history, with USPTO Certificate of Registration No. 7,227,237 awarded to the Marscoin mark.
Marscoin Expo 2023: Bridging Blockchain and the Red Planet
The third annual Marscoin Expo explored the intersection of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and space exploration, covering topics from food biotech on Mars to crypto exchange listings and virtual reality research stations.
Marscoin Expo 2022: Envisioning a Future on Mars
Highlights from the second annual Marscoin Expo, a free virtual conference exploring the Marscoin cryptocurrency concept, Martian governance, Mars metaverse development, and community building for interplanetary civilization.
Marscoin Expo 2021: Pioneering the Future of Martian Economy and Society
Recap of the Marscoin Expo 2021 virtual conference, featuring discussions on blockchain technology for Mars, legal tender frameworks, satellite constellations, and governance models for future Martian settlements.
A New Era of Trading: Marscoin Listed on XT.com and Dex-Trade
Marscoin secures major new exchange listings in early 2021, expanding access to global traders on XT, Dex-Trade, Folgory, and Finexbox.
Elon Musk and CZ Discuss 'MarsCoin', Triggering Massive Market Surge
A Twitter exchange between Binance CEO CZ and Elon Musk about the inevitability of a 'MarsCoin' triggers a massive 2,500% market surge for the original 2014 Marscoin.
Network Resilience: Marscoin Recovers from 2020 Pool Attacks
Following sophisticated attacks against mining pools in May 2020, the Marscoin network successfully restores normal block production, demonstrating the resilience of decentralized Proof-of-Work.
The Mars Society Embraces the Future with Marscoin Donations
The Mars Society announces its capacity to accept Marscoin donations, marking a pivotal moment in leveraging digital currency for interplanetary exploration and settlement.
The Marscoin Foundation Established in Florida
To ensure the long-term stewardship and development of the Marscoin project, the non-profit Marscoin Foundation has been officially established.
Marscoin Liquidity Expands: Listings on MintPal, Poloniex, and Early Exchanges
Following a successful launch, Marscoin expands its market presence with listings on prominent early cryptocurrency exchanges including MintPal and Poloniex.
Marscoin Takes the Stage at the NYC CryptoCurrency Convention
Marscoin was publicly presented at the CryptoCurrency Convention in New York City, highlighted by historic 500,000 MARS donations to space initiatives.
Genesis Block Mined: The Dawn of Marscoin
On January 1, 2014, the genesis block of the Marscoin blockchain was mined, launching the world's first cryptocurrency dedicated entirely to supporting the colonization of Mars.
