2024.3.11 - 2024.3.17

Origin:https://twitter.com/Bitvmclub/status/1770032665972125981

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.

https://twitter.com/TunaChain/status/1769356172140716331?s=20

PolyHedra @PolyhedraZK

Polyhedra Network has raised $20 million and reached a valuation of $1 billion.

https://www.theblock.co/post/282461/polyhedra-network-zkbridge-funding-1-billion-valuation-token-round

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.

OKX Ventures Announces Investment in DLC.Link, the First Native Bitcoin DeFi Protocol

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/okx-ventures-announces-investment-in-dlclink-the-first-native-bitcoin-defi-protocol-302088934.html

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

https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/03/18/2847962/0/en/OrangeDX-Announces-1-5M-Raised-after-closing-the-Early-and-Private-Rounds-with-Notable-Backers-like-Odiyana-Ventures-Triple-Gem-Capital-GBV-Capital.html

OrangeDX aims to be a Bitcoin DeFi hub, offering trading, swap, lending and more, with a focus on BRC20 and bridging EVM tokens.

The Bitcoin cross-chain bridge XLink has completed its first round of financing, with joint leading investments from ForesightX and the Bitcoin Frontier Fund.

https://twitter.com/XLinkbtc/status/1767258763738988613?s=20

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.

https://twitter.com/CGVFOF/status/1767101473144586258

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!🔥https://twitter.com/TunaChain/status/1769258039373443253

Bitlight Labs⚡ @BitlightLabs The #RGB Asset Era ushers in another significant milestone. Developers now have access to open-source tools provided by @BitlightLabs. Introducing bitlight-rgb20-contract:https://github.com/bitlightlabs/bitlight-rgb20-contract https://twitter.com/BitlightLabs/status/1769068560897425498

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!https://twitter.com/satoshivm/status/1769033060257771744

Gelios @GeliosOfficialGelios Alphanet Beta Version is LIVE! ☀️a. RPC: https://alpha-rpc.gelios.iob. Block Explorer: http://alpha.gelios.ioc. ChainID:12024 https://twitter.com/GeliosOfficial/status/1769194196672315426

2024.3.16

Gelios @GeliosOfficial is NOW officially listed on Uniswap! ☀️Trading Pair: $gOS/ETHContract: 0xc4B7aF50644c661e270FBb8da770049C9FC0bBE1 https://twitter.com/GeliosOfficial/status/1769004575346893276

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

Bitcoin Virtual Machine @BVMnetwork $BVM IS TRADEABLE ON @gate_io 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. https://twitter.com/chainway_xyz/status/1768321694366573024

2024.3.14

Citrea @citrea_xyz We are proud to open-source our BitVM ZK (Groth16) Verifier https://twitter.com/citrea_xyz/status/1768276018077589591

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

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. https://twitter.com/Mirror_L2/status/1767801595658703136

Tectum @tectumsocial Speed Test is Live Now! https://explorer.tectum.io/test_phase_2The Biggest Blockchain Speed Test in History! https://twitter.com/tectumsocial/status/1767598857079181658

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

ZKBase @ZKBaseOfficial ZKSwap (Bitcoin) V0.1 testnet version launched https://twitter.com/ZKBaseOfficial/status/1767506469551780343

Citrea @citrea_xyz Citrea supports Light Nodes https://twitter.com/citrea_xyz/status/1767505998099763244

Bitlayer @BitLayerLabs Excited to witness #Mesonfi's integration with our Testnet! 🌟https://twitter.com/BitLayerLabs/status/1767434282564481161

2024.3.11

BounceBit @bounce_bit BounceBit Testnet is for EVERYONE. https://twitter.com/bounce_bit/status/1766932665746276585

三 Event

Oxford Blockchain Conference 2024 @blockchainox

https://www.oxfordblockchain.xyz/conferenceVenue: 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

https://www.advancingbitcoin.com/6 Alie St, London, E1 8QT13 - 15 March 2024

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