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ForkLog 105 19.03.2026

OP_NET Team to Launch Smart Contracts on Bitcoin Network

On March 19, the OP_NET protocol will be activated on the Bitcoin network. This will enable the use of smart contracts and DeFi tools directly at the base level of the first cryptocurrency.

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ForkLog 80 16.03.2026

“We do not expect an 80% crash”: CoinEx’s chief analyst on the $180,000 call, BTCFi and the future of altcoins

CoinEx Research’s annual report sets a base case of bitcoin at $180,000 by end-2026. In March, ForkLog spoke with CoinEx chief analyst Jeff Ko about whether the call still stands, the conditions for it to play out, why the halving cycle is breaking, and where the industry is heading.

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ForkLog 154 06.03.2026

Hacker Extracts $2.7 Million from Solv Protocol Amid Token Surge

On March 5th, an unknown attacker targeted the decentralized platform Solv Protocol, as reported by the project team.

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ForkLog 172 03.12.2025

Aave to Integrate Bitcoin Staking

BTCFi project Babylon will launch bitcoin-collateralised lending on Aave V4.

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BTCFi: stalled evolution or a temporary setback?

ForkLog 216 24.11.2025

Assessing BTCFi: Is the Bitcoin DeFi Dream Hitting a Wall?

BTCFi was initially seen as a new growth engine for bitcoin. Current market dynamics suggest a rethink.

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ForkLog 219 07.07.2025

Bitcoin Hyper unveils an SVM‑based layer‑2 for Bitcoin

The Bitcoin Hyper team has published a white paper for a layer‑2 that promises fast transactions and smart contracts for Bitcoin via integration with the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM). On May 8, the project launched a presale of its native HYPER token.

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ForkLog 40 02.07.2025

The etherisation of bitcoin: how BTCFi affects user privacy

Over the past year the combined TVL of BTCFi protocols has grown more than sixfold—from $975m to over $6.5bn. According to DeFi Llama, bitcoin has entered the top three DeFi ecosystems by TVL, behind Ethereum and Solana. Protocols such as Babylon are opening new income opportunities for holders of the original cryptocurrency. Yet participation in […]

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ForkLog 38 20.06.2025

Kraken Introduces Bitcoin Staking via Babylon Partnership

The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched staking for the leading cryptocurrency in collaboration with the BTCFi project Babylon. This integration allows clients to earn rewards without the use of bridges or “wrapped” assets. Users delegate their coins through Babylon to secure networks based on Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Rewards are paid in the protocol’s native token — […]

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ForkLog 33 19.06.2025

DeFi Seen as Bitcoin’s Next Evolutionary Step

DeFi protocols are set to transform the first cryptocurrency from a passive store of value into an active financial instrument, according to participants at the Bitcoin 2025 conference. This was reported by Cointelegraph. In their view, this will enable the asset to challenge the traditional financial system. Developers believe bitcoin is “too significant to remain […]

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ForkLog 87 19.06.2025

Elastos Launches Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin

BTCFi project Elastos has introduced BTCD, a stablecoin backed by the leading cryptocurrency.

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ForkLog 38 27.05.2025

Bitlayer Partners with Major Mining Pools to Advance BTCFi

Bitlayer, a project developing a Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin, has partnered with leading mining pools Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool to advance the BTCFi segment.

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ForkLog 103 24.03.2025

Will BTCFi fuel bitcoin’s next leg up?

Decentralised finance on bitcoin (BTCFi) no longer looks like an enthusiasts’ fantasy — it is a fast-developing, promising segment. Over the past year the segment’s TVL has surged by roughly 2,400%, from $0.3bn to a peak of $7.47bn (December 2024), putting the nascent ecosystem in the top five on DeFi Llama rankings. BTCFi signals a […]

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