Merlin Chain Launches Merlin 2.0 to Transform Bitcoin into a Core Asset

The new upgrade focuses on enhancing Bitcoin's utility and liquidity by facilitating multi-chain interactions and lowering entry barriers for users.

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Summary

Merlin Chain's founder Jeff announced the release of the Merlin 2.0 upgrade, which aims to enhance Bitcoin's utility and liquidity as a chain currency. The update will focus on multi-chain interactions and lowering barriers for retail and institutional entry into the BTC ecosystem. This initiative follows the mainnet launch in February 2024, which has already facilitated over $3.8 billion in staked Bitcoin, contributing to the ecosystem's Total Value Locked (TVL) of approximately $2 billion, representing over 20% of the market.

Terms & Concepts
  • BTCFi: A term referring to Bitcoin Finance, which encompasses various financial services and products built on the Bitcoin network.
  • Total Value Locked (TVL): A metric that indicates the total capital held within a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol.
  • chain abstraction technology: A technology that allows different blockchain networks to interact and operate seamlessly with each other.