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Surf Protocol is the first Bitcoin Layer-2 derivatives trading platform and the largest decentralized trading platform by volume in the BTC ecosystem. It offers leverage up to 50x, allowing users to trade with margin denominated in satoshis, while LPs can also provide trading collateral. Surf Protocol addresses liquidity issues and the risk of impermanent loss through its self-built oracle system and single-token staking liquidity pools, bringing innovative solutions to the Bitcoin Layer-2 ecosystem. Additionally, Surf Protocol has been selected for the Binance MVB accelerator, attracting a large number of traders and LPs, boosting the platform's trading volume and TVL growth.

The Stacks project is undergoing a significant update called the "Nakamoto Upgrade" to enhance the performance and security of the Stacks chain, making it more like a Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2). The upgrade includes rapid block generation, transaction finality through Bitcoin, and improved MEV (Miner Extractable Value) resistance. Additionally, the introduction of sBTC will allow BTC to be used as a native asset on the Stacks chain, a crucial step towards establishing Stacks as a Bitcoin L2.

This article introduces optimization ideas for BTC withdrawal bridges and the OP-DLC bridge proposed by Bitlayer to address the deficiencies of BitVM bridges. This technology allows for lightweight smart contract functionality on the Bitcoin chain, reducing reliance on central authorities and increasing the decentralization and trustlessness of transactions.

This article introduces five levels of knowledge in the Bitcoin ecosystem, from basic to advanced, explaining Bitcoin-related technologies and concepts in depth.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Bitlayer and its role in the Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem. Bitlayer utilizes layered virtual machine technology and zero-knowledge proofs to solve core issues such as trust, security and Turing completeness. The article also introduces multiple native projects in the Bitlayer ecosystem, such as Pumpad, Macaron, Cat Driving Bitcoin ($CBD), TrustIn Finance and Nekoswap, and discusses their status and potential in the Bitlayer ecosystem. Furthermore, it mentions Bitlayer's ecosystem incentive plan and its advantages in the Layer2 competition.

RGB is a technology that is not limited to crypto. It can be widely used in our non-crypto scenarios. As the protocol becomes more mature, we will see more and more use cases.

In 2009, Martti Malmi, a student at Helsinki University of Technology, stumbled upon Bitcoin and wrote to Satoshi Nakamoto offering his help, which began their collaboration. The email exchanges reveal how Bitcoin's early operations resembled a startup, discussing product features, client functionalities, and more.

Zhang Nangeng, founder and CEO of Canaan, discussed the current status and future of the Bitcoin mining industry in an interview with Bitcoin Magazine. He mentioned that although the Bitcoin mining industry faces challenges after the fourth halving, the advancement of ASIC chips and the application of new process technologies will continue to improve mining efficiency. Zhang Nangeng also highlighted the emerging opportunities in Bitcoin mining in the Middle East, as well as the potential of combining heat energy recovery and AI computing with Bitcoin mining, believing that these factors will promote the sustainable development of the mining industry.

BounceBit is a re-staking project built on the Bitcoin ecosystem. Its goal is to enable BTC to generate organic staking rewards by creating a new ecosystem - BounceBit Chain.

Bitcoin Layer 2 is an important part of the development of modern Web3. If Bitcoin wants to maintain its status as one of the major blockchain networks, it needs a way to process transactions quickly and affordably. This article analyzes the Bitcoin Layer 2 track analysis and early and recent Layer 2 projects to provide readers with information on different projects and better understand the applications and routes of Bitcoin Layer 2.

This article selects three L2 projects with a more Western background—Mezo, BOB (Build on Bitcoin), and Spiderchain (Botanix)—to further explore the pros and cons of layer 2 solutions and their impact on the BTC ecosystem.

This article delves into the prevalence of BRC-20 tokens within the Bitcoin network and their impact, highlighting the emergence of ORC-20 tokens. These tokens operate on the Bitcoin blockchain, offering a range of new features and functionalities, such as addressing double-spending and improving namespace flexibility. Additionally, it introduces the workings and changes brought by the ORC-20 standard, explores its differences from BRC-20, and discusses the potential advantages and risks of ORC-20.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the Rune asset and its role in the cryptocurrency market. The article not only discusses the technical details of runes, but also involves capital operations, market strategies and investment suggestions. For readers who want to understand the dynamics of the cryptocurrency market and investment trends, this is a rich and insightful article. In addition, the opinions and analysis in the article help readers form their own investment strategies, especially in the current context of rapid development and changes in the cryptocurrency market.

Starting from the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs in Hong Kong, this article analyzes Hong Kong's cryptocurrency policies, helping investors make more rational judgments.

We focus on Stacks and its imminent Nakamoto hard fork. Then, we compare and contrast a variety of newer projects entering the scene that have been on our radar including RGB++, Merlin, Build on Bitcoin (BOB), BEVM, Bsquared, and Nostr Assets.