Merlin Chain Launches MERL: A Major Leap Forward in Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions
PRESS RELEASE. April 19th, 2024 — Merlin Chain, the largest Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol by total value locked (TVL), is thrilled to announce the launch of its native token, $MERL. As a significant enhancement to the Bitcoin...
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