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Bitcoin Layer 2: Statechains

Shinobi -
The second article in the Bitcoin Layer 2 series. This article covers Statechains, originally designed by Ruben Somsen, and implemented by CommerceBlock.
TECHNICAL

Bitcoin Layer 2: Ark

Shinobi -
The first article in the Bitcoin Layer 2 series. This article covers the Ark protocol designed by Burak, being built by Ark Labs and Second.
NEWS

Botanix Launches Federated Sidechain with 16 Members On Testnet

Juan Galt -
Botanix launches a decentralized Bitcoin sidechain on testnet with a 16-node federation, using the Spiderchain protocol for EVM-compatible dApps. Mainnet set for Q3 2025.
TECHNICAL

Bitcoin Layer 2: The Key To Scaling Bitcoin

Shinobi -
Bitcoin and other blockchains are robust and decentralized systems, but they do not scale. In order to make them work, a layered approach is necessary.
CONFERENCE

What to expect from the BTCfi & L2s companies at the Bitcoin Conference in Vegas

Guillaume Girard -
Unmissable BTCfi and L2 announcements at Bitcoin 2025 Vegas: BitVM2 bridges, Lightning & Taproot advances, key partnerships & debates.
TAKES

BitVM Just Got A Massive Upgrade

Guillaume Girard -
The BitLayer Finality Bridge is Delivering On The Promises of BitVM - While still far from a fully trustless system, the progress made over the past year is remarkable
BUSINESS

Scaling Bitcoin Practically With Ark Labs

Frank Corva -
With Ark Labs, Marco Argentieri is fulfilling the latest stage in his mission to help people more easily transact with bitcoin.
BUSINESS

David Marcus: From PayPal President To Bitcoin Believer

Frank Corva -
Leading the team at Lightspark, David Marcus is poised to make the Lightning Network the biggest payment network in the world.
TECHNICAL

Exploring Bitcoin L2s: Possibilities Beyond Lightning

Kiara Taylor -
A look at the different Bitcoin L2s beyond the Lightning Network.
TECHNICAL

Bitcoin Blockspace: Dynamics of System Resource Use

Shinobi -
A look at the nature of different second layer systems, and how their different needs for blockspace will interact with each other and Bitcoin.
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