Bitcoin L2 and Sidechain Networks Surge to $1.31 Billion in Locked Value
This year, Bitcoin layer two (L2) solutions and sidechains have gained incredible traction, with the top ten Bitcoin-based sidechains or L2 protocols now controlling a combined $1.31 billion in total value locked (TVL)....
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