According to Odaily, Bitcoin's layer-2 network Merlin Chain has announced a strategic partnership with Bitcoin smart contract operating system BitcoinOS. This collaboration will leverage BitcoinOS's innovative BitSNARK technology to provide a more secure cross-chain solution, safeguarding over $2.5 billion in on-chain assets.
BitcoinOS, which showcased zero-knowledge proof technology at the Bitcoin Nashville Conference in July 2024, offers one of the most advanced solutions for cross-chain Bitcoin asset transactions. By integrating BitcoinOS, Merlin Chain aims to implement cross-chain solutions without relying on multi-signature or MPC, significantly enhancing the security and efficiency of cross-chain transactions.
This partnership sets a new standard for technological security within the Bitcoin ecosystem and marks a critical milestone in Merlin Chain's 2024 technology roadmap. Merlin Chain will continue to encourage native innovation and remain at the forefront of zero-knowledge (ZK) research, dedicated to creating a secure, transparent, and decentralized on-chain environment for users and the Bitcoin ecosystem.
