Bitcoin Layer 2 sidechain Mintlayer releases v0.6.0, enabling native Bitcoin Atomic Swaps via HTLC on testnet, with mainnet transition imminent. The update also adds Trezor firmware support and paves way for ZK Thunder Network.
Mintlayer has launched version 0.6.0 on testnet, introducing HTLC-based native Bitcoin cross-chain atomic swaps, expanded swap flexibility, and Trezor custom firmware support.
FluidTokens, a Cardano-based UTXO platform, executed the first atomic swap between Bitcoin and Cardano on mainnet, exchanging 0.0001 BTC for 50 ADA without wrapping or bridges. This milestone advances Cardano’s Bitcoin DeFi strategy, enabling trustless cross-chain trading and opening billions in BTC liquidity.
Cardano-based platform FluidTokens executed the first atomic swap between native Bitcoin and ADA on mainnet on March 25, enabling trustless cross-chain trading without wrapped assets or intermediaries.
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is a Layer 2 solution designed to make BTC transfers faster and cheaper. It is especially suited for small payments, though limits on amount and platform support remain key considerations.
The Bitcoin Lightning Network is a Layer 2 solution designed to speed up BTC payments and reduce fees. It is best suited for small, frequent transactions, though platform limits and compatibility still shape real-world use.
Q1 2026 sees a record surge in Bitcoin-to-Monero cross-chain swaps driven by global blockchain surveillance concerns. Non-custodial aggregators show unprecedented privacy demand, with GhostSwap emerging as key enabler.
This article debunks the claim that Lightning Network is 'helplessly broken' due to quantum computing. It details the actual attack window, reality of quantum hardware, and Bitcoin's post-quantum cryptography progress, concluding that the threat is limited and developers are actively working on solutions.
