FYI outposts
May 09
5 min read
Comparison Of TON With Other Blockchains
The broader aim here is to take stock of innovations by leaders in the blockchain space, with a focus on what TON is doing differently and why adoption rates are currently high.
May 09
5 min read
A Deep Dive Into Monad
Unveiling Monad's Key Innovations, Advantages, and Future Implications in Blockchain Technology.
Apr 13
6 min read
Botanix Labs and the Vision for a Bitcoin-based Layer 2
This article examines the core technology and innovations being introduced by Botanix Labs, the company’s progress over the past several months, and future potential.
Apr 13
4 min read
Babylon Chain: The Bitcoin Staking Pioneer
In this article, we explore Babylon Chain, the brainchild of engineers David Tse and Fisher Yu, who seek to promote greater decentralization, utility, and security for Bitcoin and Proof-of-Stake chains.
Apr 13
5 min read
Merlin Chain and the Making of a Bitcoin-Native Layer 2 Network
It was officially announced in January 2024, and a testnet bridge was launched soon after. In February, the mainnet was rolled out with a fair launch event tagged Merlin’s Seal that achieved a TVL of over $3.5 billion. Merlin Chain recently secured seed round funding from 24 investors, led by OKX Ventures, ABCDE, Foresight Ventures, and Arkstream CapLike. Like other Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, Merlin aims to unlock greater utility for Bitcoin, boosting its adoption and enhancing its user base.
