Layer 2 Is Not A Magic Incantation
A common chant from many in this space these days in response to any discussion of changes to the Bitcoin protocol is “Don’t mess with Layer 1! You can just…
Bitcoin Magazine Editorial Policy On Bitcoin Layer 2s
Bitcoin script, it seems, has been sorely underestimated. Following the release of the Ordinals protocol and BitVM white paper in 2023, conceptions are shifting about what is possible on the…
Introducing Ark: An Alternative Bitcoin Scaling Solution Focused On Preserving Privacy
This is an opinion editorial by Kudzai Kutukwa, a financial inclusion advocate and Mandela Washington fellow. “When use of strong cryptography becomes popular, it’s harder for the government to criminalize…
Bitcoin Developer Introduces Ark, A Layer 2 Protocol For Fast And Efficient Payments
A Bitcoin developer by the name of The protocol operates using virtual UTXOs (vTXOs), which are short-lived notes that expire after four weeks. When a payment is made, existing vTXOs…
Ordinals Have Proven Demand On Bitcoin, But Fees Will Push Users To Layer 2
This is an opinion editorial by Steven Hay, a writer, former trader and art dealer. The (modified by author). As for the loss of user funds due to rug pulls,…
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‘The Only Way to Truly Scale Blockchains Is to Parallelize Processing’ Says Piers Ridyard
Despite being touted as the possible panacea, decentralized finance (defi) still faces obstacles which greatly diminish the prospects of mainstream adoption, asserts serial entrepreneur and CEO of Radix DLT, Piers…
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Eclipse to Launch Rollup Blockchain for Polygon Network with Solana Compatibility
Customizable rollup provider Eclipse announced that the startup is launching a scaling solution that is compatible with Solana and Polygon. Eclipse disclosed that the Layer 2 blockchain can run smart…
Blockstream Launches BOL2: Community For Bitcoin Development
Along with other bitcoin companies, Blockstream is spearheading a developer community to further Lightning and layer-2 development. Blockstream, a company focused on scaling bitcoin, is launching a platform to connect…
Drivechain Could Ossify Bitcoin’s Blockchain For Good
Drivechain could provide an avenue for continuing development on Bitcoin while not compromising the security created by ossification. This is an opinion editorial by Nikita Chashchinskii, a software developer working…
We’re In A Bull Market For Off-Chain Bitcoin
The bitcoin price may be down from its all-time highs, but off-chain uses for bitcoin assets are in their own bull market. This is an opinion editorial by Zack Voell,…