# 2024.3.11 - 2024.3.17 Origin： ## 一 Fund Raising ### TunaChain @TunaChain Tuna Chain has completed the TUNA token fundraising on Fjord, successfully raising $8.92 million. > TunaChain is an EVM-compatible modular execution layer on Bitcoin, introducing three groundbreaking innovations: a Native Stablecoin, a Modular DA Layer, and Hybrid ZK-OP technology. This advancement facilitates native yield BTC assets, remarkably low gas fees, and an unparalleled environment for DApp execution on Bitcoin’s Layer 2. ### PolyHedra @PolyhedraZK Polyhedra Network has raised $20 million and reached a valuation of $1 billion. > PolyHedra is an infrastructure for Web3 Interoperability, featuring cutting-edge zero-knowledge proof systems. It opens up the design space for Web3 through highly scalable middlewares, such as ZK-NFT containers, DAO/DAC systems, and decentralized Web3 identities. ### DLC.Link @DLC\_Link OKX Ventures Announces Investment in DLC.Link, the First Native Bitcoin DeFi Protocol > DLC.Link is building infrastructure to enable smart contract settlement on native Bitcoin, with the initial use cases focusing on currency hedging and lending. They are creating a bridge and network that will enable a secure and decentralized way for smart-contracts to work with native Bitcoin without the need to send it to another party or blockchain (i.e. no need to "wrap" the BTC). ### OrangeDX @OrangDx\_BRC20 OrangeDX Announces $1.5M Raised after closing the Early and Private Rounds with Notable Backers like Odiyana Ventures, Triple Gem Capital, GBV Capital > OrangeDX aims to be a Bitcoin DeFi hub, offering trading, swap, lending and more, with a focus on BRC20 and bridging EVM tokens. ### XLink @XLinkbtc The Bitcoin cross-chain bridge XLink has completed its first round of financing, with joint leading investments from ForesightX and the Bitcoin Frontier Fund. > XLink was born to unify the Bitcoin space and connect it with the wider blockchain world. The project is set to link Bitcoin DeFi to liquidity on Ethereum and other ecosystems, providing access to various chains including BRC20, while also being a key piece of the infrastructure needed to have a "native-like” Bitcoin DeFi experience on L1 for BTC holders. ### UniSat @unisat\_wallet UniSat has completed a new round of strategic financing, with CGV participating as an investor. > UniSat Wallet is a browser extension wallet that makes it safe and easy for users to store, send, and receive bitcoins and Ordinals on the Bitcoin blockchain. ## 二 Project Update ### 2024.3.17 TunaChain @TunaChain $TUNA Public Sale on @FjordFoundry has successfully concluded. $8.92M was raised with 1,595 participants!🔥 Bitlight Labs⚡ @BitlightLabs The [#RGB](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RGB?src=hashtag_click) Asset Era ushers in another significant milestone. Developers now have access to open-source tools provided by [@BitlightLabs](https://twitter.com/BitlightLabs). Introducing bitlight-rgb20-contract: SatoshiVM @satoshivm The SatoshiVM cross-chain aggregator will go live with staking tomorrow ⌛️You will be able to use most assets on Ethereum to bridge $SAVM to SatoshiVM for $BTC yield! Gelios @GeliosOfficialGelios Alphanet Beta Version is LIVE! ☀️a. RPC: . Block Explorer: . ChainID:12024 ## 2024.3.16 Gelios @GeliosOfficial is NOW officially listed on Uniswap! ☀️Trading Pair: $gOS/ETHContract: 0xc4B7aF50644c661e270FBb8da770049C9FC0bBE1 ## 2024.3.15 SatoshiVM @satoshivm We are proud to announce the SatoshiVM alpha-mainnet is live! $SAVM staking & BTC yield goes live on March 17th [https://twitter.com/satoshivm/status/1768668323829408188 ](https://twitter.com/satoshivm/status/1768668323829408188) Bitcoin Virtual Machine @BVMnetwork $BVM IS TRADEABLE ON @gate\_io [https://twitter.com/BVMnetwork/status/1768563702482219193 ](https://twitter.com/BVMnetwork/status/1768563702482219193) Chainway Labs @chainway\_xyzWe are thrilled to announce our BitVM ZK Verifier!Bitcoin just got closer to being able to verify infinite computation. ## 2024.3.14 Citrea @citrea\_xyz We are proud to open-source our BitVM ZK (Groth16) Verifier ## 2024.3.13 B² Network | BTC Layer2 @BSquaredNetwork B² Buzz deposit has closed successfully! 🎈During this event, we witnessed that：TVL reaching 663.77 million\Addresses totaling 34,104 [https://twitter.com/BSquaredNetwork/status/1767933180156530859 ](https://twitter.com/BSquaredNetwork/status/1767933180156530859) Mirror Staking Protocol @Mirror\_L2 Mirror L2 has officially been renamed as Mirror Staking Protocol. The project will focus more on providing a genuinely decentralized and secure Bitcoin staking solution for BTC L2 projects, ensuring that the security of BTC L1 is 100% passed on and shared with BTC L2s. Tectum @tectumsocial Speed Test is Live Now! Biggest Blockchain Speed Test in History! ## 2024.3.12 B² Network @BSquaredNetwork B² BlockHeadz is LIVE on Bitcoin now!Holders can decide whether to bridge the BlockHeadz to Bitcoin Mainnet. After the launch of B² Mainnet, claiming BlockHeadz on Layer2 will also be available, as well as a full bridge. [https://twitter.com/BSquaredNetwork/status/1767510386612511132 ](https://twitter.com/BSquaredNetwork/status/1767510386612511132) ZKBase @ZKBaseOfficial ZKSwap (Bitcoin) V0.1 testnet version launched [https://twitter.com/ZKBaseOfficial/status/1767506469551780343 ](https://twitter.com/ZKBaseOfficial/status/1767506469551780343) Citrea @citrea\_xyz Citrea supports Light Nodes Bitlayer @BitLayerLabs Excited to witness #Mesonfi's integration with our Testnet! 🌟 ## 2024.3.11 BounceBit @bounce\_bit BounceBit Testnet is for EVERYONE.
## 三 Event ### Oxford Blockchain Conference 2024 @blockchainox : Wadham College and Oxford Town HallDate: March 12-13th, 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday)Duration: 2-day event (Day 1: 10am - 7pm / Day 2: 9:00-18:00) ### Advancing Bitcoin Developer Conference 2024 Alie St, London, E1 8QT13 - 15 March 2024