Captain Jack
Bitcoin is the oldest and biggest cryptocurrency, but the underlying technology hasn’t allowed for much innovation. This is changing through new breakthroughs including Ordinals, BRC-20 tokens and Bitcoin layer 2’s. Through this outpost, we will update you on the most promising innovations enabling the Bitcoin Economy.
Mar 22
5 min read
You scroll Twitter for hours. You see NAT, UNAT, DMT and other cool-sounding three-letter acronyms. Are they much ado about nothing or a truly innovative breakthrough in Ordinals? Let’s try to understand this novel idea from the first principles.
Mar 20
3 min read
Runestones on Ordinals were significant airdrop within the Bitcoin NFT community, specifically targeting the Ordinals ecosystem. The project distributed over 112,000 Runestones to Bitcoin wallets that held three or more non-text Ordinals.
Mar 12
11 min read
For Bitcoin to establish itself as a major global asset, it requires a vibrant ecosystem of financial applications that enhance its functionality. This article highlights ten promising projects contributing to the future of Bitcoin's ecosystem.
Feb 26
5 min read
The Runes Protocol introduces a UTXO-based tokenization model to the Bitcoin network, offering a simpler, more efficient alternative to traditional protocols. Developed by Casey Rodarmor, Runes aims to enhance Bitcoin's functionality while minimizing its on-chain footprint. With its launch set for late April, the protocol has already inspired a range of projects and initiatives, signaling a vibrant future for Bitcoin's evolving ecosystem.
Feb 17
5 min read
What is Bitmap? Its whitepaper states that “Bitmap is a consensus standard that allows anybody to claim the geospatial digital real estate of a Bitcoin Block.” It is a lot of words that sound smart, but unfortunately don’t clarify the concept. This piece of writing is my attempt to throw some light on what Bitmap is.
Jan 20
5 min read
Bitflow Finance is a Bitcoin-native decentralized exchange where you can trade & earn yield on Bitcoin and other Bitcoin-related digital assets.
Jan 10
6 min read
Arkadiko is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform on the Stacks blockchain. It allows users to take loans against their Stacks and Bitcoin holdings and offers unique "self-repaying loans" with gradual interest payment. Arkadiko could have a promising future in the Bitcoin Economy.
14 Dec 2023
6 min read
ALEX, the DeFi hub on Stacks and Bitcoin, has launched a series of new products over the year. This includes a bridge, BRC-20 token products, aBTC, releasing the Bitcoin Oracle and starting the Bitcoin Fund to catalyze the growth of Bitcoin DeFi. In this article, we’ll go through the project’s milestones and what they mean.
07 Dec 2023
Adding functionality to Bitcoin is one of the biggest opportunities in crypto right now. DeFi projects on the Stacks blockchain seem best positioned to capitalize on this. Here's an overview of the more promising ones!
27 Nov 2023
While the approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF would be a significant step for the cryptocurrency, its existence and long-term prospects are not solely reliant on this single event. The market might need to adjust and realign its narrative if the ETF is not approved.
10 Nov 2023
Bitcoin Ordinals are on the map again and we have curated an article about 10 unique and innovative projects. From the medieval-themed Battle of BTC to the whimsical Pixel Bobos and the futuristic BTC Machines, this article delves into a diverse range of digital collections.
07 Nov 2023
RIF is a robust toolkit of protocols and interfaces that help create products and services that cater to a user's everyday financial needs.