Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the world's first cryptocurrency, created in 2008 by the mysterious genius called Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin has a limited total supply and the strongest community. With its price going all the way up to where it is today, Bitcoin is more and more seen as modern society’s "digital gold".

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Blayer: Decentralized BTC Layer2 on the Mirrored Blockchain
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Blayer: Decentralized BTC Layer2 on the Mirrored Blockchain

This article introduces Blayer's BTC Layer2 solution, addressing the decentralized cross-chain issue from the Bitcoin network to Layer2 and the bilateral verification challenges of block information through its core technology. It also explores the efficient utilization of Bitcoin in smart contract applications.
2/6/2024, 3:14:58 AM
MT Capital Research Report: bitSmiley, the pioneer of Bitcoin’s native stablecoin protocol
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MT Capital Research Report: bitSmiley, the pioneer of Bitcoin’s native stablecoin protocol

This article introduces bitSmiley, whose stablecoin combined with a decentralized lending business model is also known as the "MakerDAO + Compound" of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
2/6/2024, 2:46:42 AM
A Comprehensive Assessment of Bitcoin's Health: Imperfect but Good Enough
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A Comprehensive Assessment of Bitcoin's Health: Imperfect but Good Enough

This article evaluates Bitcoin based on market capitalization, liquidity, convertibility, technical security and decentralization, user experience, legal acceptance, and global recognition.
2/5/2024, 9:55:38 AM
Overview of Various Blockchain Inscription Protocols
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Overview of Various Blockchain Inscription Protocols

With the popularity of inscriptions spreading from Bitcoin to other blockchains, a large number of inscription projects have recently emerged on major public chains such as ETH, Solana, AVAX, TON, APT, SUI, and more. This article will introduce the inscriptions on these major public chains and explore their future development.
2/5/2024, 4:21:28 AM
 With the Imminent Bitcoin Ecosystem Summer: Will its 10 Major Progresses Dominate the Ethereum Ecology Easily?
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With the Imminent Bitcoin Ecosystem Summer: Will its 10 Major Progresses Dominate the Ethereum Ecology Easily?

Explore the ten major upcoming developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem and how it is possible to dominate the Ethereum ecosystem, including spot ETFs, Ordinals, BRC20 outbreak, etc.
2/4/2024, 9:10:26 AM
Bitcoin never sleeps, will the "blossom era" of the Web3 ever end?
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Bitcoin never sleeps, will the "blossom era" of the Web3 ever end?

Now, with the passage of the spot Bitcoin ETF and the Web3 industry continuing to move closer to the mainstream, has the "blooming era" of the crypto world come to an end?
2/3/2024, 11:24:55 AM
Comprehensive Overview of BTC Layer 2 Leader BEVM Ecosystem with 20+ Projects
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Comprehensive Overview of BTC Layer 2 Leader BEVM Ecosystem with 20+ Projects

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the BEVM ecosystem, consisting of 20+ projects, and explores the development status of this BTC Layer 2 ecosystem.
2/3/2024, 9:17:17 AM
Can the Bitcoin-driven public chain Core become the optimal solution for BTCFi?
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Can the Bitcoin-driven public chain Core become the optimal solution for BTCFi?

DeFi is the most imaginative aspect of Bitcoin, although it lacks development. Core Chain is a public chain that is both EVM compatible and inherits the security of Bitcoin. It launched the Bitcoin staking and liquidity staking token stCORE to solve the problem that the token cannot be traded after being staked. The goal is to create the BTCFi ecosystem.
2/2/2024, 10:35:55 AM
What Is a Bitcoin ETF, and Why Does Everyone from BlackRock to Grayscale Want One?
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What Is a Bitcoin ETF, and Why Does Everyone from BlackRock to Grayscale Want One?

This article introduces Bitcoin ETF, including the definition of ETF, market demand for Bitcoin ETFs, and the development history.
2/2/2024, 8:49:19 AM
The Hype of Restaking Narratives: What are the Restaking Projects Beyond the Ethereum Ecosystem?
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The Hype of Restaking Narratives: What are the Restaking Projects Beyond the Ethereum Ecosystem?

This article delves into how restaking technology is expanding from Ethereum to a multi-chain ecosystem, involving projects like Babylon, LiNEAR, Picasso, and discussing their impact on asset liquidity and yield potential.
2/2/2024, 8:21:54 AM
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Approaching, What's the Current State of Compliant Cryptocurrency Products?
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Bitcoin Spot ETFs Approaching, What's the Current State of Compliant Cryptocurrency Products?

This article analyzes compliant cryptocurrency products in and outside of the United States.
2/2/2024, 5:47:40 AM
 13-line code helps Bitcoin achieve smart contracts? Understanding the OP_CAT soft fork.
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13-line code helps Bitcoin achieve smart contracts? Understanding the OP_CAT soft fork.

This article provides a detailed analysis of the question of whether Bitcoin's embrace of OP_CAT for exploring smart contracts or its adherence to Satoshi Nakamoto's original vision to maintain purity.
2/1/2024, 10:13:21 AM
Beyond the Frenzy of Inscripiton FOMO: A Comprehensive Overview of Bitcoin Ecosystem Infrastructure for Long-Term Business
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Beyond the Frenzy of Inscripiton FOMO: A Comprehensive Overview of Bitcoin Ecosystem Infrastructure for Long-Term Business

This article aims to take stock of various infrastructure projects within the Bitcoin ecosystem, offering insights into the potential emerging landscape of the inscription infrastructure ecosystem.
2/1/2024, 7:49:11 AM
AVS Token Design Considerations: EigenDA compared to Celestia
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AVS Token Design Considerations: EigenDA compared to Celestia

This article compares EigenDA with Celestia, highlighting that the latter operates as a POS chain requiring tokens, while EigenDA utilizes Ethereum staking without the need for a POS foundation. Its tokens may serve community governance and data service payments through negotiation.
1/31/2024, 3:49:47 PM
Assessing the Health of Bitcoin
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Assessing the Health of Bitcoin

This article discusses various aspects of the Bitcoin network, including market capitalization, liquidity, fungibility, technical security, and more.
1/31/2024, 2:17:56 PM

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