Layer 2

A look at the different Bitcoin L2s beyond the Lightning Network.

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

Lightning is becoming a translation layer, or a glue, that holds together different systems built on Bitcoin.

Building systems on Bitcoin necessitates solid design, engineering, and work. These things should not take a backseat to marketing and sales.

BitReXe is a proposed Layer 2 architecture to build out multiple EVM's on top of Bitcoin that can run in parallel, accomplishing more scalable smart contract execution on a second layer.

As Fold enters its third chapter, it aims to not only help users around the world accumulate bitcoin but conveniently use it to meet their daily financial needs.

Super Testnet demonstrates how his new invention works.

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.

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

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