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TECHNICAL

Layer 2 Is Not A Magic Incantation

Shinobi -
Layer 2s are inherently limited in what they can accomplish, and importantly under what trust model they can accomplish things, by what the Layer 1 they are built on is capable of.
PRESS RELEASES

Bitcoin Magazine Editorial Policy On Bitcoin Layer 2s

Bitcoin Magazine -
Bitcoin Magazine's editorial policy concerning coverage of layer two protocols built on the Bitcoin network.
TECHNICAL

Botanix Labs Launches First EVM-Equivalent Layer 2 Testnet on Bitcoin

Nik -
This represents over a year of dedicated research and development by the team, with a focus on enhancing user experience.
TECHNICAL

Introducing Ark: An Alternative Bitcoin Scaling Solution Focused On Preserving Privacy

Kudzai Kutukwa -
The new scaling solution Ark is designed to enable cheap, anonymous, off-chain Bitcoin transactions, protect privacy and remain user friendly.
TECHNICAL

Bitcoin Developer Introduces Ark, A Layer 2 Protocol For Fast And Efficient Payments

BtcCasey -
Ark promises easier access to a scalable Layer 2, negating the need for channel management.
CULTURE

Ordinals Have Proven Demand On Bitcoin, But Fees Will Push Users To Layer 2

Steven Hay -
The surge of Ordinals demonstrates a significant market, but not one that Bitcoin is built to sustain on the base layer.
BUSINESS

Blockstream Launches BOL2: Community For Bitcoin Development

Shawn Amick -
Along with other bitcoin companies, Blockstream is spearheading a developer community to further Lightning and layer-2 development.
TECHNICAL

Drivechain Could Ossify Bitcoin’s Blockchain For Good

Nikita Chashchinskii -
Drivechain could provide an avenue for continuing development on Bitcoin while not compromising the security created by ossification.
MARKETS

We’re In A Bull Market For Off-Chain Bitcoin

Zack Voell -
The bitcoin price may be down from its all-time highs, but off-chain uses for bitcoin assets are in their own bull market.
BUSINESS

Mercury Wallet’s Roadmap To Bitcoin Scalability And Privacy

Shawn Amick -
Mercury Wallet, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Bitcoin, plans to integrate with the Lightning Network and blind its server.
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