Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the world's first cryptocurrency, created in 2008 by the mysterious genius called Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin has a limited total supply and the strongest community. With its price going all the way up to where it is today, Bitcoin is more and more seen as modern society’s "digital gold".

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A Deep Dive into Merlin Chain’s Rapid Rise
Beginner

A Deep Dive into Merlin Chain’s Rapid Rise

BTC L2 is a hot topic in the blockchain space, with a variety of projects vying for dominance. Among these projects, Merlin Chain has emerged as a strong contender, often being compared to ETH L2 solutions as a representative of the Western world.
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The Upsurge of Bitcoin Ecosystem — A Panoramic View of its Application Layer
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The Upsurge of Bitcoin Ecosystem — A Panoramic View of its Application Layer

The focus of the Bitcoin ecosystem's development lies in supporting market activities. Mainstream Layer2 solutions include the Lightning Network, sidechains, and Rollups. The Lightning Network enables peer-to-peer payments by establishing off-chain payment channels, while sidechains achieve this by locking Bitcoin assets and minting equivalent assets on the sidechain. Within the Bitcoin ecosystem, there are also stablecoin protocols and various DeFi projects. Unlike Ethereum, Bitcoin's Layer2 solutions offer multiple choices. The Lightning Network has the potential to achieve high TPS (transactions per second) but carries centralization risks. Sidechain solutions, similar to Ethereum, can issue assets equivalent to Bitcoin at a 1:1 ratio. Additionally, there are various cross-chain bridge solutions and Bitcoin-based DeFi protocols, such as B2 Network, Merlin Chain, and Alex. The Bitcoin ecosystem will serve as a crucial engine for this bull market, with various DeFi protocols, stablecoin protocols, and cross-
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Bitcoin NFT Full Narrative
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Bitcoin NFT Full Narrative

The champions of Pixel NFTs have dominated half of the top 10 spots on the recent BTC NFT hot list, with their avatars composed of small squares. Pixel art NFTs, carrying the nostalgic memories of the 1980s, have become a phenomenon in social circles. The unique style of NFTs attracts both investors and gamers, forming communities and seeking a sense of belonging. NodeMonkes has swiftly risen to become one of the top 3 NFT projects in the crypto world, despite controversies, within just two months. The Jubilee upgrade will bless all inscriptions, and cursed inscriptions will become discontinued, potentially marking a new beginning for the Bitcoin ecosystem. On January 5, 2024, the last cursed inscription was carved on a rare Cong, becoming the final swan song. Rare Satoshi’s carry extremely high premiums, with Block 9 being the oldest among them, and no new Satoshis will be created. The champions of Pixel NFTs have dominated half of the top 10 spots on the recent BTC NFT hot list, with their avatars composed
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15 Mistakes You Need to Avoid During Bull Markets
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15 Mistakes You Need to Avoid During Bull Markets

In the world of cryptocurrency trading, to prevent potential losses, we should keep in mind some important advice: don't blindly pursue excessively high returns, stay away from emotional trading behaviors; establish clear stop-loss mechanisms, maintain investment flexibility; avoid attempting to sell all at once at market peaks, consider exiting gradually; deeply understand the psychological state of investors and maintain a calm mindset. The author advocates for keeping investment strategies simple and clear, staying away from impulsive decisions made in response to market sentiment.
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The Ultimate Guide to Bitcoin Ordinals and Inscription
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The Ultimate Guide to Bitcoin Ordinals and Inscription

This article explores inscriptions and their applications on the Bitcoin blockchain, as well as the associated theory of ordinals. By clarifying the confusion between the terms "ordinals" and "inscriptions," this article will help readers understand these two concepts more clearly, delving into their technical foundations and potential impacts on Bitcoin and the crypto industry.
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Overview of 5 Leading Projects in BTC L2 Merlin Ecosystem
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Overview of 5 Leading Projects in BTC L2 Merlin Ecosystem

Merlin Chain currently supports Bitcoin protocols including BRC20, BRC420, Bitmap, Ordinals, and will soon support Atomicals, Stamp, Runes, etc. According to official sources, there are currently hundreds of dApps in preparation or online. In a recent AMA, Merlin Chain also announced collaborations with 5 DApp projects. This article will briefly introduce the basics of these pioneering projects.
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Seven indicators help you determine the right time to exit.
Intermediate

Seven indicators help you determine the right time to exit.

In the article, we organize seven indicators signals worth investors' attention during a bull market, perhaps providing you with clues to successfully "exit at the peak." Through various indicators and signals, we assist traders in judging market trends and macro conditions.
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Thoughts on Stages of the Bull Market Cycle
Intermediate

Thoughts on Stages of the Bull Market Cycle

This article aims to logically deduce potential differences between the bull market cycle in 2024 and previous cycles. Additionally, it presents personal reflections and strategies for navigating the current market conditions.
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Understanding BTC L2 Stablecoin Protocol, Satoshi Protocol
Beginner

Understanding BTC L2 Stablecoin Protocol, Satoshi Protocol

This article introduces Satoshi Protocol, the first Bitcoin Layer 2 project compatible with BEVM for EVM development experience. It will guide readers through various aspects of the protocol and how to participate in the Testnet activities. By understanding Satoshi, readers will gain a rough impression of the trends in BTC Layer 2 development.
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Technical Analysis of Particle Chain
Advanced

Technical Analysis of Particle Chain

Based on chain abstraction technology, MerlinChain enables BTC and other derivative assets to be cross-chained to Layer2, establishing an application protocol ecosystem and providing liquidity markets. Through the BTC-Connect platform of Particle Network, users can securely trade in their wallets, solving the problem of interaction between different chains.
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Detailed explanation of Bitcoin Layer 2 network Stacks
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Detailed explanation of Bitcoin Layer 2 network Stacks

This article introduces how Stacks brings smart contracts to the Bitcoin blockchain and discusses the investment value of the STX token. Stacks achieves symbiosis with Bitcoin through the POX consensus mechanism, where miners earn STX rewards by producing blocks, and holders earn BTC rewards by participating in Stacking. Stacks also implements the sBTC mechanism, allowing smart contracts to read Bitcoin state and settle transactions on the Bitcoin chain. With a first-mover advantage, Stacks' ecosystem covers areas such as wallets, NFTs, DEX, DeFi, etc., and STX, as the native token, holds long-term investment value. With the development of the Bitcoin L2 track, the Stacks ecosystem is poised for significant growth, demonstrating enormous potential.
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In-depth Analysis of Merlin Chain: How to Fortify the Security Line of 3 Billion TVL
Intermediate

In-depth Analysis of Merlin Chain: How to Fortify the Security Line of 3 Billion TVL

Merlin Chain is a ZK Rollup Bitcoin second-layer network supported by multiple types of native Bitcoin assets and compatible with EVM, launched by the famous BRC-420 blue box and Bitmap team. BRC-420 and Bitmap demonstrate excellent data performance in the market. Bitmap is produced with BTC blocks, with 144 new blocks added every day, and the transaction volume is approximately 600 BTC.
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Recursive Inscriptions: The Cornerstone of BTC Lego Combinations and Complex Logic Products
Intermediate

Recursive Inscriptions: The Cornerstone of BTC Lego Combinations and Complex Logic Products

Recursive inscriptions allow inscriptions to interact with each other, enabling new use cases. The generation of art, on-chain displays, and efficient storage has now become a reality. We can expect promising applications in art generation, chain games, metaverse, and more with the adoption of recursive inscriptions, as killer-level applications are believed to be brewing in the future.
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 Exploring CKB's Evolution
Intermediate

Exploring CKB's Evolution

With the launch of ETF, the explosion of BRC-20 ecosystem and the added narrative of halving, the market's focus is once again on the Bitcoin ecosystem. CKB seems to have always adhered to its original intention, insisted on being isomorphic with Bitcoin, and further bridged the gap.
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8 Bitcoin L2s
Intermediate

8 Bitcoin L2s

With Bitcoin hitting new all-time highs, interest in Bitcoin L2 solutions is rising. Emerging competitors like Bison Network, Stacks, BitVM, Botanix, and Chainway aim to enhance Bitcoin’s capabilities, enabling faster transactions and smart contracts. Stacks allows earning BTC by staking STX tokens, BitVM employs unique hash lock and time lock systems, and Botanix achieves seamless Bitcoin and Ethereum integration through its spider chain design. The development of the Bitcoin L2 ecosystem, coupled with the launch of the first Bitcoin ETF in the United States, sets the stage for Bitcoin’s resurgence.
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