Hybrid L2 Build on Bitcoin Launches Mainnet; US Users Face Geo-Blocking
The layer-two initiative known as BOB, short for ‘Build on Bitcoin,’ has declared its mainnet operational with over 40 apps launching in the initial phase. Notably, the BOB application that facilitates bridging and acces...
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