Alpen Labs
Universal rails for money with ZK + Bitcoin.
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About
Alpen Labs is pioneering the integration of zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography with Bitcoin to enhance the network's scalability and programmability. Their flagship product, Strata, is a ZK-powered rollup that extends Bitcoin's capabilities, enabling developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) directly on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Key Features
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Strata Rollup
A modular rollup layer on Bitcoin that leverages zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable scalable and programmable financial applications—broadening global financial access. -
Trust-Minimized Bridging
Uses native ZK proof verifiers on Bitcoin to support secure, efficient cross-chain interactions without sacrificing decentralization. -
Scalable Payments
Implements shielded Check Sequence Verify (CSV) protocols to boost both scalability and privacy for payments on the Bitcoin network. -
Developer Access
Provides a devnet for developers to build and test on Strata, with a public testnet planned to drive community engagement and ecosystem innovation.
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