#Lightning Labs introduced the #mainnet alpha release of the #Taproot Assets daemon on October 18, 2023. This developer tool allows for the creation and management of #stablecoins and other assets on the #Bitcoin #blockchain , enhancing Bitcoin's capabilities while preserving its core values. The goal is to make Bitcoin a global routing network for financial transactions, especially in emerging markets. Developers now have access to Taproot Assets v0.3, offering issuance and redemption APIs, asynchronous receive functionality, and more. This release paves the way for a multi-asset Lightning Network. The developer community has shown enthusiasm for building applications with Taproot Assets, expanding Bitcoin's potential uses.