Bitcoin

A Bitcoin address, consisting of alphanumeric characters, is an identifier used to send and receive assets on the Bitcoin network, essentially serving as a possible destination for Bitcoin payments. As the Bitcoin network evolves, Bitcoin addresses also undergo changes. This article explains the purpose of Bitcoin addresses, how to obtain them, and the different types of Bitcoin addresses—Legacy, P2SH, Segwit, and Taproot. Additionally, it will cover the technology behind each type and provide specific examples of their use cases.

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This article reviews the significant impact of Bitcoin halving events on the cryptocurrency market, particularly highlighting their role in advancing the Bitcoin Ordinals protocol. The halving event, known for its impact on Bitcoin’s supply and demand dynamics, provided the perfect backdrop for the emergence of Bitcoin Runes.

The popularity of BRC-20 tokens is bringing the Bitcoin ecosystem back into the public. The SRC-20 standard and the STAMP protocol are also gaining interest. This article lists seven websites to help you understand the SRC-20 protocol in detail.

The Stacks project is undergoing a major update called the "Nakamoto Upgrade," aimed at enhancing the performance and security of the Stacks chain, bringing it closer to being a Layer 2 (L2) for the Bitcoin network. The upgrade includes faster block generation, transaction finality achieved 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 realizing Stacks as a Bitcoin L2.

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.