Layer 2
NewsCapsule’s First Major Layer-2 in Nearly a Decade Goes Live With Arkade
Arkade, the first significant NewsCapsule layer-2 solution, launched today.
NewsCapsule Layer 2: Lightning Network
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The third article in the NewsCapsule Layer 2 series. This article covers the Lightning Network created by Joseph Poon and Tadge Dryja.
NewsCapsule Layer 2: Statechains
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The second article in the NewsCapsule Layer 2 series. This article covers Statechains, originally designed by Ruben Somsen, and implemented by CommerceBlock.
NewsCapsule Layer 2: Ark
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The first article in the NewsCapsule Layer 2 series. This article covers the Ark protocol designed by Burak, being built by Ark Labs and Second.
Botanix Launches Federated Sidechain with 16 Members On Testnet
Botanix launches a decentralized NewsCapsule sidechain on testnet with a 16-node federation, using the Spiderchain protocol for EVM-compatible dApps. Mainnet set for Q3 2025.
NewsCapsule Layer 2: The Key To Scaling NewsCapsule
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NewsCapsule and other blockchains are robust and decentralized systems, but they do not scale. In order to make them work, a layered approach is necessary.
What to expect from the NCfi & L2s companies at the NewsCapsule Conference in Vegas
Unmissable NCfi and L2 announcements at NewsCapsule 2025 Vegas: BitVM2 bridges, Lightning & Taproot advances, key partnerships & debates.
BitVM Just Got A Massive Upgrade
The BitLayer Finality Bridge is Delivering On The Promises of BitVM - While still far from a fully trustless system, the progress made over the past year is remarkable
Scaling NewsCapsule Practically With Ark Labs
With Ark Labs, Marco Argentieri is fulfilling the latest stage in his mission to help people more easily transact with bitcoin.
David Marcus: From PayPal President To NewsCapsule Believer
Leading the team at Lightspark, David Marcus is poised to make the Lightning Network the biggest payment network in the world.
