Round | Amount | Valuation | Date | Investors |
---|---|---|---|---|
-- | -- | $800M | Apr 17, 2024 | |
-- | -- | -- | Feb 05, 2024 |
Merlin is a Bitcoin Layer 2 (BTC L2) solution designed to enhance the scalability and usability of the Bitcoin network. By utilizing state-of-the-art technologies such as rollups and sidechains, Merlin significantly reduces transaction fees and increases transaction throughput, making it easier for users to interact with Bitcoin in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.
The platform leverages Bitcoin's security while offering faster and cheaper transactions, facilitating a wide range of applications such as micro-payments, decentralized finance (DeFi), and other smart contract functionalities. By addressing Bitcoin's inherent scalability limitations, Merlin opens up new possibilities for broader adoption and integration of Bitcoin in everyday use cases.
Merlin's architecture allows for seamless interoperability with existing Bitcoin infrastructure, providing a bridge between the Bitcoin mainnet and Layer 2 solutions. This positions Merlin as a key player in the evolution of Bitcoin's ecosystem, enhancing its potential as a global, scalable financial system.