Merlin Chain 成为最大的比特币 Layer 2 平台，TVL 超过 12 亿美元

自 2024 年初推出以来，Merlin Chain 已发展成为最大的比特币原生网络，拥有 190 万个链上地址和超过 1270 万笔交易。

Singapore, Singapore, 9th September, 2024, Chainwire

新加坡，新加坡，2024 年 9 月 9 日，Chainwire

Merlin Chain, a Layer 2 platform for Bitcoin, has achieved several milestones in six months, including over $1.2 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) and $16 billion in bridge transactions.

Merlin Chain 是比特币的第 2 层平台，在六个月内实现了多个里程碑，包括超过 12 亿美元的总锁定价值 (TVL) 和 160 亿美元的桥接交易。

The platform has also processed over 12.7 million transactions and boasts 1.9 million on-chain addresses. Additionally, Merlin Chain hosts over 80% of Bitcoin-native asset holders.

该平台还处理了超过 1270 万笔交易，拥有 190 万个链上地址。此外，Merlin Chain 托管着超过 80% 的比特币原生资产持有者。

Some of the key achievements in H1 2024 include:

2024 年上半年的一些主要成就包括：

210M $MERL Ecosystem Grant to Accelerate Expansion

2.1 亿美元 MERL 生态系统拨款加速扩张

In June, Merlin Chain announced the launch of its 210M $MERL Ecosystem Grant Program. The grant will be used to support projects focused on user experience, Bitcoin-native asset innovation, ecosystem engagement, and developer tools.

6 月，Merlin Chain 宣布启动 2.1 亿美元 MERL 生态系统资助计划。这笔赠款将用于支持专注于用户体验、比特币原生资产创新、生态系统参与和开发人员工具的项目。

The aim of the grant is to expand the platform’s ecosystem and empower builders and innovators to contribute to the future of Bitcoin Layer 2.

这笔赠款的目的是扩大该平台的生态系统，并使建设者和创新者能够为比特币第 2 层的未来做出贡献。

Technical Advancements and Security

技术进步和安全

Merlin Chain’s architecture includes ZK-Rollup technology and multi-token staking Oracle nodes for security, scalability, and transparency.

Merlin Chain 的架构包括 ZK-Rollup 技术和多代币质押 Oracle 节点，以实现安全性、可扩展性和透明度。

The platform has integrated solutions like Babylon and BTC Staking/Restaking to optimize Bitcoin-native asset yields.

该平台集成了 Babylon 和 BTC Stake/Restake 等解决方案，以优化比特币原生资产收益率。

For user safety, Merlin Chain has partnered with Celestia for data integrity and Cobo for advanced MPC wallets.

为了用户安全，Merlin Chain 与 Celestia 合作实现数据完整性，与 Cobo 合作实现高级 MPC 钱包。

The platform also established the Merlin Security Council, which includes partners like Slowmist and BlockSec, to enhance its security infrastructure.

该平台还成立了 Merlin 安全委员会，其中包括 Slowmist 和 BlockSec 等合作伙伴，以增强其安全基础设施。

Outlook for H2 2024

2024 年下半年展望

As Merlin Chain continues to lead in Bitcoin Layer 2 innovation, it will look to integrate Bitcoin’s latest protocol updates and drive further growth in its ecosystem.

随着 Merlin Chain 继续引领比特币 Layer 2 创新，它将寻求整合比特币的最新协议更新并推动其生态系统的进一步发展。

The aim is to become the dominant force in Bitcoin-native assets, liquidity, and interoperability across multiple chains, including EVM, Solana, and TON.

其目标是成为比特币原生资产、流动性和跨多个链（包括 EVM、Solana 和 TON）互操作性的主导力量。