New York, New York, November 7th, 2024,
Chainwire
Bitcoin L2 Labs, a new organization focused on advancing Stacks
core development and Bitcoin L2 adoption, announced its official
launch today. The team aims to lead the next stage of Stacks
protocol development and foster innovation within the Bitcoin
ecosystem, building on the recent launch of the Nakamoto
upgrade.
Key highlights of the announcement include:
- Bitcoin L2 Labs will take a leading role in Stacks Core
Development, building a dedicated team of core developers to
accelerate progress on the leading Bitcoin Layer 2 solution.
- The organization has already added 5 new full-time Rust
developers to work on critical projects like sBTC and Clarity WASM,
enhancing Stacks' capabilities and integration with Bitcoin.
- Bitcoin L2 Labs plans to streamline the developer experience,
ship upgrades faster, and facilitate ecosystem-wide roadmapping to
ensure cohesive development across the Stacks ecosystem.
- The team is led by CTO Adriano Di Luzio, former CTO of Algorand
Labs, and Head of Product Andre Serrano, who brings extensive Web3
and Stacks ecosystem experience.
- Upcoming projects include championing sBTC development,
supporting ecosystem security through the 'Orange Hats' program,
and proposing changes to make core development more efficient and
transparent.
Adriano Di Luzio, CTO of Bitcoin L2 Labs, stated, "We're excited
to bring a product-led approach to Stacks core development that
will open up new possibilities for the Stacks layer, reduce
friction, and streamline the developer experience. Our team is
committed to accelerating the growth and adoption of Bitcoin L2
technology."
The launch of Bitcoin L2 Labs comes at a crucial time for the
Stacks ecosystem, following the Nakamoto upgrade. This major
protocol enhancement has significantly improved Stacks'
functionality and integration with Bitcoin, setting the stage for
increased adoption and innovation.
Andre Serrano, Head of Product at Bitcoin L2 Labs, added, "With
the Nakamoto upgrade live, we're now focused on building the next
generation of tools and infrastructure to support developers and
users in the Stacks ecosystem, starting with the upcoming rollout
of sBTC. Our goal is to make Stacks the go-to platform for
Bitcoin-based applications and services."
The organization invites collaboration and engagement from the
broader Stacks and Bitcoin communities as it works to accelerate
technical milestones and drive innovation within the ecosystem.
Bitcoin L2 Labs aims to capitalize on the growing interest in
Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, which are key to unlocking the full
potential of Bitcoin's $1.2 trillion market cap.
To learn more about Bitcoin L2 Labs, visit the website here.
About Bitcoin L2 Labs
Bitcoin L2 Labs is dedicated to advancing core development for
Stacks, the leading Bitcoin layer 2, and promoting Bitcoin layer 2
adoption. Under the leadership of CTO Adriano Di Luzio and Head of
Product Andre Serrano, Bitcoin L2 Labs is building a dedicated team
of core developers to enhance critical projects like sBTC and
Clarity WASM, streamline the developer experience, and foster
collaboration across the Stacks ecosystem. The organization aims to
unlock the full potential of Bitcoin's Layer 2 solutions, driving
growth and adoption in this rapidly evolving space.
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