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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The "Ambitions" of CKB and RGB++
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The "Ambitions" of CKB and RGB++

Create RGB++ into paths, connecting most assets on the upper layer and connecting more UTXO chains; at the intersection of the roads is a castle built by CKB, where various WEB2/WEB3 applications can be widely carried out, regardless of Is it payment, social, finance, gaming or others.
9/9/2024, 4:44:28 AM
Decoding Bitcoin MEV: Insights and Implications
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Decoding Bitcoin MEV: Insights and Implications

The article delves into the phenomenon of miner extractable value (MEV) in the Bitcoin network, analyzing its growing significance with the network's development and the introduction of new protocols. It compares the differences in MEV between Bitcoin and Ethereum and provides a detailed overview of the technical components supporting MEV on Bitcoin, including memory pool operations, RBF, CPFP, and mining pool protocols. The article also addresses potential issues with Bitcoin MEV and future developments, including new mining pool protocols and strategies to mitigate the impact of reduced mining rewards.
9/8/2024, 2:21:39 PM
Top 8 DeFi Protocols on TON
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Top 8 DeFi Protocols on TON

Explore the innovative world of The Open Network (TON), its top DeFi protocols, and how its integration with Telegram enhances blockchain accessibility and efficiency.
9/5/2024, 3:30:07 PM
“Black Myth: Wukong” and DOGS: A Tale of Two Worlds
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“Black Myth: Wukong” and DOGS: A Tale of Two Worlds

The popularity of Black Myth: Wukong and the rise of DOGS Meme coin have triggered in-depth thinking on Web3 value investment and attention economy.
9/5/2024, 2:28:37 PM
UTXO Binding: Detailed Explanation of BTC Smart Contract Solutions Arch Network, RGB, and RGB++
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UTXO Binding: Detailed Explanation of BTC Smart Contract Solutions Arch Network, RGB, and RGB++

This article explores the programmability and scalability issues of BTC, introducing three projects aimed at enhancing BTC programmability: RGB, RGB++, and Arch Network. These projects use BTC’s UTXO model to manage smart contract states but face challenges related to complexity, user experience, and performance.
9/4/2024, 4:18:59 PM
Goat Network: The First BTC L2 To Offer Sustainable BTC Yield
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Goat Network: The First BTC L2 To Offer Sustainable BTC Yield

Discover Goat Network, the first BTC Layer 2 to offer sustainable Bitcoin yield. Learn about its mission, technology, use cases, and how it revolutionizes Bitcoin scalability and security.
9/4/2024, 2:52:03 PM
BTC LSD: How Can It Boost BTC Staking Rewards for More Users?
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BTC LSD: How Can It Boost BTC Staking Rewards for More Users?

Similar to the traditional liquidity token schemes for ETH, BTC liquidity staking aims to function like a savings account for Bitcoin, allowing users to deposit and withdraw at any time while earning interest. Additionally, the liquidity staking tokens can be used to earn returns in other DeFi projects (e.g., providing liquidity, lending, etc.). Staking on Babylon can be compared to a fixed-term deposit, offering higher returns but with less flexibility for withdrawals.
9/3/2024, 9:56:21 AM
Overview of BTC's Scalability Solutions
Intermediate

Overview of BTC's Scalability Solutions

As more and more developers join and become familiar with the BTC model, the BTC ecosystem is progressing at a rapid technical level, especially in terms of programmabile scalability solutions. This article will continue to fill in the gaps and introduce the programmable solutions of the highly concerned Fractal Bitcoin and BTC metadata protocols such as BRC20, CBRC, and ARC20.
9/2/2024, 12:46:28 PM
Interpreting FBTC: Full-Chain BTC Synthetic Asset
Intermediate

Interpreting FBTC: Full-Chain BTC Synthetic Asset

This article provides an in-depth analysis of capital flow and investment opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem, with a particular focus on the FBTC project. FBTC is a new type of Full-Chain BTC Synthetic Asset that allows users to participate in various sources of yield through a 1:1 pegged BTC FBTC across different blockchains. The article explores FBTC's technical design, resource advantages, and market potential, and examines how it leverages multi-party custody and cross-chain bridging technologies to enhance the capital efficiency and liquidity of Bitcoin assets. It also compares FBTC with existing solutions like wBTC and looks at FBTC's development prospects and potential收益 opportunities in the cryptocurrency market.
8/31/2024, 6:07:47 PM
Key Upcoming BTC Ecosystem Tokens for the Second Half Bull Market
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Key Upcoming BTC Ecosystem Tokens for the Second Half Bull Market

As the Federal Reserve increases the likelihood of rate cuts in September, market liquidity is set to improve significantly, leading to a continuous influx of capital into the Bitcoin market. This surge in funds is expected to drive Bitcoin prices higher and attract more investors.
8/30/2024, 1:36:30 PM
How to Safely Unlock $1.2 Trillion in Bitcoin Liquidity Amid WBTC FUD?
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How to Safely Unlock $1.2 Trillion in Bitcoin Liquidity Amid WBTC FUD?

As one of the earliest stablecoins introduced in 2018, WBTC played a pioneering role in bringing Bitcoin liquidity into the DeFi and Ethereum ecosystems in 2022. This article explores the operational mechanism of WBTC and provides an overview of the current state of decentralized Bitcoin stablecoins.
8/29/2024, 4:07:32 PM
Bit by Bit: Building on Bitcoin
Intermediate

Bit by Bit: Building on Bitcoin

This article delves into the origins, features, and challenges of Bitcoin as the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency. It analyzes Bitcoin's level of decentralization, its finite supply, and why it is referred to as "digital gold." The article also discusses Bitcoin's limitations in transaction speed and smart contracts. It introduces upgrades like SegWit, the Lightning Network, and Taproot, which have been adopted to improve transaction efficiency and scalability. Additionally, the article explains how Ordinals technology enables Bitcoin to support NFTs and how Layer 2 solutions such as Liquid Network and rollups enhance Bitcoin's functionality. Finally, it looks ahead to the future development of Bitcoin's programming, including cross-chain compatibility, DeFi potential, and native application platforms, highlighting the innovation and evolution within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
8/29/2024, 3:59:07 PM
Farcana: The Free-to-Play Shooting Game that Lets You Earn Bitcoin
Intermediate

Farcana: The Free-to-Play Shooting Game that Lets You Earn Bitcoin

Farcana is a groundbreaking game that combines MOBA and shooting elements. It was built with Unreal Engine 5 and powered by a Web3 economy. Set on Mars in 2073, players take control of characters with unique abilities and engage in intense 4v4 arena battles to win Bitcoin rewards. Farcana offers diverse game modes, distinctive character designs, and a rich token economy, seamlessly blending traditional gaming with blockchain technology. Developed by Farcana Studio, a Dubai-based team of over 150 professionals worldwide, the game promises an unmatched gaming experience. Players can also participate in leagues and tournaments, and own and trade in-game assets.
8/29/2024, 3:10:39 PM
Overcoming Bitcoin's Limits: A Complete Guide to Auditing BTC Layer2 Scaling
Intermediate

Overcoming Bitcoin's Limits: A Complete Guide to Auditing BTC Layer2 Scaling

This article explores BTC Layer2 scaling solutions, including the Lightning Network, Sidechains, and Rollup technologies, which facilitate fast, low-cost transactions while maintaining the decentralization and security of the BTC network. The Lightning Network enhances transaction speed and privacy through payment channels and off-chain transactions, while Sidechains like CKB and Stacks offer independent and innovative features through two-way pegging. Rollup technology increases throughput by processing large volumes of transactions off-chain, despite challenges in settlement time and computational resources.
8/27/2024, 9:39:03 AM
Breaking the Bitcoin Bottleneck: A Comprehensive Audit Guide to BTC Layer2 Scaling Technology
Intermediate

Breaking the Bitcoin Bottleneck: A Comprehensive Audit Guide to BTC Layer2 Scaling Technology

This article discusses BTC Layer2 expansion solutions, including Lightning Network, side chain, Rollup and other technologies, which achieve fast and low-cost transactions through different mechanisms, while also ensuring the decentralization and security of the BTC network. The Lightning Network improves transaction speed and privacy with its payment channels and off-chain transactions, while sidechains like CKB and Stacks provide independent and innovative functionality through two-way pegs. Rollup technology improves throughput by processing large volumes of transactions off-chain, despite facing challenges in settlement time and computing resources.
8/27/2024, 8:49:07 AM

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