According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin's second-layer network Merlin Chain announced a strategic partnership with Bitcoin's smart contract operating system BitcoinOS. It will adopt BitcoinOS's innovative BitSNARK technology to provide a more secure cross-chain solution and further protect the security of more than $2.5 billion in assets on the chain.
It is reported that BitcoinOS is the first project to demonstrate zero-knowledge proof at the Bitcoin Nashville Conference in July 2024, providing the industry's most advanced solution for Bitcoin asset cross-chain. By integrating BitcoinOS, Merlin Chain will achieve a cross-chain solution that does not rely on multi-signature or MPC, greatly improving the security and efficiency of users' cross-chain transactions.
This collaboration sets a new standard for the technical security of the Bitcoin ecosystem and is also a key node in Merlin Chain's technical roadmap for the second half of 2024. Merlin Chain will continue to encourage native innovation and remain at the forefront of ZK research, committed to creating a secure, transparent and decentralized on-chain environment for users and the Bitcoin ecosystem.