medium.com/@al.afeez
🔗 DETAILS ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND LAYEREDGE

LayerEdge is not a traditional Layer 2 (L2) solution like the Lightning Network, nor does it generate blocks or manage transactions directly. Instead, it functions as a decentralized verification and proof aggregation layer that enables scalable, trust-minimized computation and settlement on Bitcoin. Its mission is to transform Bitcoin from a store of value into a 'decentralized supercomputer' capable of supporting complex applications, such as decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and decentralized identity (DID), while maintaining Bitcoin’s security and decentralization.

thebittimes.com
🔗 The corporate interests taking over Bitcoin development

Last week, alarm bells rang over a proposal to relax data storage limitations via an operation code of Bitcoin script.
It was a deceptively minor change to the policy of full node software that shed light on the corporate interests encroaching on Bitcoin’s technical development.
Instead of rubber-stamping the idea, technical Bitcoiners sprang into action, whipping up support for their side of the debate. Critics revealed the commercial interests of companies like Citrea and an assortment of zero-knowledge (ZK) and Bitcoin virtual machine (BitVM) companies that are pushing developers to raise data storage abilities.

OLA is building a universal ZKP platform to enable secure, trustless communication between Bitcoin and other blockchains.

By powering BitVM2-based bridges with verifiable state proofs, #OLA removes the need for custodians, bringing decentralized #BTCFi to life.#Bitcoin #ZKP…

— Ola (@ola_zkzkvm) May 7, 2025

bitcoinexplainedpodcast.com
🔗 Episode 98: Return of the OP_RETURN

Aaron and Sjors discuss the proposal to remove the OP_RETURN limit from Bitcoin Core, which has sparked a heated debate in the Bitcoin community. They explore the implications of this change, including its potential impact on Bitcoin's scalability and privacy. The hosts also touch on the motivations behind the proposal and the various perspectives within the community.

Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2025 with NVK | SLP655

@Stephan Livera
Stephan & NVK discuss the current state of self-custody in Bitcoin, highlighting the advancements in hardware wallets like Coldcard and the importance of understanding trade-offs in wallet solutions. Coldcard introduces new features such as co-signing and key teleport, which enhance security and usability. The conversation also touches on the future of wallet software, including the promising Cove Wallet and the potential of Miniscript in Bitcoin transactions.
NVK also highlights the significance of seed phrases in Bitcoin custody, critiques the current OP_Return dynamics and GitHub moderation, and reflects on the implications of BitVM and Layer 2 solutions.