# 2024.2.26–2024.3.3

65 BTC Layer2 Projects list:<https://twitter.com/i/lists/1764545277393047640>

## 一 Fund Raising

### [QED Protocol](https://twitter.com/QEDProtocol)

[QED secures $3M in funding to propel fully trustless zero-knowledge apps across the Bitcoin ecosystem](https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/qed-secures-3m-in-funding-to-propel-fully-trustless-zero-knowledge-apps-across-the-bitcoin-ecosystem)

QED is Bitcoin’s native execution layer, designed to address the challenges of Web3 development. The horizontally scalable, secure, and user-friendly platform is built for developers and users alike, supporting a wide range of applications from DeFi to NFTs and beyond. Decentralized applications built on QED can locally prove transactions, providing users with unlimited computation for a fixed gas fee. This innovative method ensures that every user’s public key functions as a custom ZK circuit, featuring ‘smart signatures’ that can be read from state, resembling a smart contract.

### [Saturn](https://twitter.com/Saturn_btc)

[Saturn Secures $800,000 In Seed Funding To Develop Decentralized Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange](https://cryptodaily.co.uk/news-in-crypto/coinspeaker:saturn-800000-seed-funding-bitcoin-btc)

Saturn is a non-custodial peer-to-peer orderbook that bringing fungibility and a new token layer to Bitcoin.

### [BounceBit](https://twitter.com/bounce_bit)

[BounceBit , Bitcoin Restaking Protocol, Raised $6M With TVL Over $500M](https://cryptodaily.co.uk/news-in-crypto/coinspeaker:bouncebit-bitcoin-restaking-6m)

BounceBit is a native BTC staking chain secured by staking Bitcoin and the BounceBit token. BounceBit is backed by CEFFU (Previously Binance Custody) and Mainnet Digital for a safe storage of Bitcoin. The PoS mechanism introduces a dual-token staking system that leverages native BTC security with full EVM compatibility.

## 二 Project Update

### 2024.3.3

Bitlayer[@BitLayerLabs](https://twitter.com/@BitLayerLabs)lived new website,<https://www.bitlayer.org/>

ROOS[@btcl2\_roos](https://twitter.com/@btcl2_roos)KeyBOX (T1) Sale LIVED!

BOB[@build\_on\_bob](https://twitter.com/@build_on_bob)announced its Rollup roadmap at the Bitcoin Renaissance event, during[#EthDenver](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23EthDenver\&src=hashtag_click)2024. BOB to go live at the Bitcoin Halving.

### 2024.3.2

Bitcoin Layer-2 Project BOB[@build\_on\_bob](https://twitter.com/@build_on_bob)Announces ‘ETH-Settled Rollup,’ Plans Launch Around Halving

BEVM[@BTClayer2](https://twitter.com/@BTClayer2)fully complies with the 3 principles of[#BTClayer2](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BTClayer2\&src=hashtag_click)design explained by[@BitcoinMagazine](https://twitter.com/@BitcoinMagazine)Tuna Chain[@TunaChain](https://twitter.com/@TunaChain)is excited to join the[@BVMnetwork](https://twitter.com/@BVMnetwork)ecosystem! Leveraging BVMnetwork’s robust liquidity hub solution, Tuna Chain is poised to bridge the gap with other[#Bitcoin](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bitcoin\&src=hashtag_click)L2 networks.

### 2024.3.1

SatoshiVM token[$SAVM](https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SAVM\&src=cashtag_click)lived on GateIOTectum[@tectumsocial](https://twitter.com/@tectumsocial)token[$TET](https://twitter.com/search?q=%24TET\&src=cashtag_click)will list[gate.io](https://gate.io/)on on Tuesday the 5th of March

SatoshiVM[@satoshivm](https://twitter.com/@satoshivm)announced Alpha Mainnet will be publicly launched on March 15Rootstock[@rootstock\_io](https://twitter.com/@rootstock_io)updated this week’s updates:

* Revamped Rootstock Explorer for a smoother experience.<https://explorer.testnet.rootstock.io/>
* Symbiosis integration simplifies cross-chain swaps. Swap tokens across 20 chains to Rootstock including RBTC, RIF, and USDRIF.

Nubit[@nubit\_org](https://twitter.com/@nubit_org)introduced Modular Indexer: Fully User-Verified Execution Layer for Meta-Protocols on Bitcoin

BEVM[@BTClayer2](https://twitter.com/@BTClayer2)shared an easy-to-understand interpretation of[#BTClayer2](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BTClayer2\&src=hashtag_click)decentralized cross-chain solution.

CELL Studio[@ckbcell](https://twitter.com/@ckbcell)[#RGB](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RGB\&src=hashtag_click)++ Protocol Roadmap 2024 was LIVED!

Bitlayer[@BitLayerLabs](https://twitter.com/@BitLayerLabs)released The missing Experiment of BitVM White PaperBitlayer[@BitLayerLabs](https://twitter.com/@BitLayerLabs)Published Introduction Article Bitlayer: Amplifying Bitcoin

### 2024.2.29

B² Network[@BSquaredNetwork](https://twitter.com/@BSquaredNetwork)announced a strategic collaboration with[@oooo\_money](https://twitter.com/@oooo_money),[@oooo\_money](https://twitter.com/@oooo_money)the pioneering modular cross-chain protocol supporting[#Bitcoin](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bitcoin\&src=hashtag_click)Layer2s.

ROOS[@btcl2\_roos](https://twitter.com/@btcl2_roos)unveiled mainnet Roadmap

Babylon[@babylon\_chain](https://twitter.com/@babylon_chain)launched Series 2 Babylon[@Galxe](https://twitter.com/@Galxe)campaign!Babylon[@babylon\_chain](https://twitter.com/@babylon_chain)lunched own faucet and here’s how you can get Signet BTC from it:

Botanix Labs[@BotanixLabs](https://twitter.com/@BotanixLabs)partnered with the[@XLinkbtc](https://twitter.com/@XLinkbtc)team to integrate essential infrastructure that helps self-sovereign financial applications on Bitcoin scale to support billions of new users.

### 2024.2.28

B² Network[@BSquaredNetwork](https://twitter.com/@BSquaredNetwork)announced Partnership with[@portal\_finance](https://twitter.com/@portal_finance),[@portal\_finance](https://twitter.com/@portal_finance)is the first trust-minimized, Layer 2 cross-chain swaps that involve no bridges, custody or wrapping.

SatoshiVM[@satoshivm](https://twitter.com/@satoshivm)integrated with[@ParticleNtwrk](https://twitter.com/@ParticleNtwrk)to bring you the first modular account abstraction stack on our testnet.

ROOS[@btcl2\_roos](https://twitter.com/@btcl2_roos)lived ROOS KeyBOX (T1) Sale

### 2024.2.27

LNP/BP[@lnp\_bp](https://twitter.com/@lnp_bp)An update on RGB roadmap

Bitcoin Virtual Machine[@BVMnetwork](https://twitter.com/@BVMnetwork)announced the PAGE NOT FOUND $404 distribution

Bitfinity Network[@bitfinitynet](https://twitter.com/@bitfinitynet)released in-depth article from the Blog✨ examines how[#Bitfinity](https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Bitfinity\&src=hashtag_click)helps to solve the Blockchain Trilemma.

Bitcoin Virtual Machine[@BVMnetwork](https://twitter.com/@BVMnetwork)The Data Validity layer from[@Stampchain](https://twitter.com/@Stampchain)is now available on[@BVMnetwork](https://twitter.com/@BVMnetwork).With this integration, developers can now choose to roll up to Bitcoin as Stamps or Ordinal Inscriptions when setting up a new Bitcoin L2.

Merlin Chain[@MerlinLayer2](https://twitter.com/@MerlinLayer2)announced that Merlin Chain has formed a strategic partnership with[@trondao](https://twitter.com/@trondao), to expand Bitcoin interoperability, utilities and financial accessibility.

### 2024.2.26

BitMask[@BitMask\_App](https://twitter.com/@BitMask_App)BitMask 0.7.0 is ready and has partial support for RGB 0.11⚡️Satoshi Protocol[@SatoshiBEVM](https://twitter.com/@SatoshiBEVM)[@SatoshiBEVM](https://twitter.com/@SatoshiBEVM)Testnet Pre-launch[@BTClayer2](https://twitter.com/@BTClayer2)

BEVM[@BTClayer2](https://twitter.com/@BTClayer2)BEVM Testnet-v0.1.3 has launched, one step closer to the Mainnet.

## 三 Twitter Space

[Exploring the Synergy Between GameFi and BTC](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yoKMwrznewJQ?s=20)[#Bitcoin Layer2s and More!](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1RDGllLZzQrGL?s=20)[#Bitcoin layer2s and More! Part 2](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yoJMwrpVzOKQ?s=20)[Bitcoin Ecosystem Driving this Bull Run](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1PlKQDekgvDxE?s=20)[Beyond Inscriptions: Navigating Bitcoin’s Next Frontier](https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lDGLPNWrEkGm?s=20)

## 四 Event

Bitcoin Renaissance 2024

Website:<https://bitcoin-renaissance.com/>

Youtube:<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V9s-b7JinM&t=1998s>
