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Tether’s USDT0 Deploys on Bitcoin Sidechain Rootstock
15.7.2025
Tether’s USDT0 stablecoin is now operational on the Rootstock Bitcoin sidechain. Rootstock Integrates Tether’s Omnichain USDT0 The integration makes the omnichain version of USDT accessible natively on Rootstock through Layerzero’s OFT standard. Rootstock combines Bitcoin’s proof-of-work (PoW)...
The Protocol: Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Says the Ecosystem Is At Risk If Decentralization Is Just a Catchphrase
2.7.2025
Also: Bitcoin Botanix Layer-2 Goes Live, XRPL EVM-Sidechain Launches, and Securitize & RedStone Release New Whitepaper |
XRPL EVM Sidechain Goes Live, Unlocking Ethereum Dapps in XRP Ecosystem
30.6.2025
The development introduces Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible smart contracts to the XRP Ledger, enabling developers to deploy their Ethereum-based apps
Ripple (XRP) Ledger’s Ethereum-Compatible Sidechain All Set to Launch in Q2
11.6.2025
Crypto firm Ripple is bringing Ethereum-style smart contracts to the XRP Ledger. A new sidechain, compatible with the…
XRP Ledger's Ethereum-Compaitable Sidechain to Go Live in Q2
11.6.2025
The testnet for the XRPL EVM sidechain has shown rapid growth
Blockchain Bridging Protocol LayerZero to Connect With Bitcoin Sidechain Rootstock
20.2.2025
Rootstock's aim is to end Bitcoin's "isolation" from other chains due to its lack of native smart contracts
Peter Thiel-Backed Plasma Raises $20M to Develop Bitcoin-Based Network for Stablecoins
13.2.2025
The project, which also claims Tether's Paolo Ardoino as an investor, aims to enhance stablecoin adoption through a Bitcoin sidechain that allows zero-fee USDT transactions
Intelligent Web: Role of AI in Powering Beldex DApps and Sidechain
10.1.2025
As advances in blockchain and AI continue to break boundaries and converge, striking a balance between these two technologies becomes essential. While AI consumes and processes a vast amount of data, blockchain ensures it is protected with its immutability, transparency and decentralized...
From Sidechain to ZK: Merlin Chain Pioneers Transformation in the Bitcoin Ecosystem
1.11.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Since its inception, Merlin Chain has adeptly leveraged its technical strengths and flexible strategies to foster innovation within the Bitcoin ecosystem. With a robust community foundation spanning areas such as BRC-20, BRC-420, Blue Box, and Bitmap Game, Merlin is evolving from...
BTC Miners Increase Earnings With Fractal Bitcoin Mining
22.9.2024
According to the latest data, the blockchain network Fractal Bitcoin continues to capture around 226 exahash per second (EH/s) of Bitcoin’s hashrate via merged mining. Additionally, Fractal Bitcoin’s native crypto asset, FB, achieved an all-time high (ATH) last week but has since...
Bitcoin L2 and Sidechain Networks Surge to $1.31 Billion in Locked Value
18.9.2024
This year, Bitcoin layer two (L2) solutions and sidechains have gained incredible traction, with the top ten Bitcoin-based sidechains or L2 protocols now controlling a combined $1.31 billion in total value locked (TVL). The latest figures reveal that more than 56% of this total is held within...
Fractal Bitcoin Set to Launch Sidechain With Unique Merged-Mining Mechanism
6.9.2024
Fractal Bitcoin, a sidechain of Bitcoin created by the Unisat wallet team, is gearing up for its debut on Sept. 9, introducing a fresh twist on mining called “Cadence Mining.” This process plans to enable bitcoin miners to merge-mine with Fractal Bitcoin every three blocks, offering...
Ripple to add smart contracts to XRP Ledger
3.9.2024
The move aims to attract developers and expand XRP Ledger's capabilities, bringing new use cases to its ecosystem
Ripple to add smart contracts to XRP Ledger
3.9.2024
The move aims to attract developers and expand XRP Ledger's capabilities, bringing new use cases to its ecosystem
Bitcoin sidechain creators tout new ‘permissionless’ version BitVM2
16.8.2024
Robin Linus has unveiled a new whitepaper for BitVM2 and BitVM Bridge, two new developments that offer significant improvements to the original version of BitVM
Ripple Introduces XRPL EVM Sidechain: Bringing Ethereum Virtual Machine Compatibility to XRP Ledger
12.6.2024
Ripple has announced the development of a new product, the XRPL EVM Sidechain, which will bring Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This move is expected to unlock new opportunities in decentralized finance (defi) and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization....
Decentralized Exchange SushiSwap Goes Live on Bitcoin Sidechain Rootstock
6.6.2024
Rootstock's goal is to combine the security of the Bitcoin network with the smart contract capabilities of Ethereum
El Salvador Announces Tokenized Investment Offerings On Bitcoin Sidechain
15.5.2024
El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office launches tokenized investment offerings on the Liquid network, leveraging blockchain technology for new opportunities. Discover how to invest in El Salvador Bitcoin and benefit from its growing ecosystem.
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Polygon PoS Sidechain Implements Napoli Hard Fork, Adding Support for Upgrades Included in Dencun
21.3.2024
The Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) sidechain has successfully executed the Napoli hard fork, making it the first network to support RIP-7212.
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Bitcoin Sidechain Liquid Comes Back To Life Amid Ordinals Frenzy
13.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay High network congestion on Bitcoin has prompted the revival of an old, nearly forgotten scaling solution that makes BTC transactions fast, private, and cheap. According to data from mempool.space, the Liquid Network has experienced some of its highest transaction volumes...