LayerZero Aims to Connect Bitcoin with Rootstock through Bridge Protocol
LayerZero plans to link with the Bitcoin sidechain Rootstock to facilitate effective cross-chain communication, addressing Bitcoin's smart contract limitations.
LayerZero Aims to Connect Bitcoin with Rootstock through Bridge Protocol
Rootstock’s goal is to eliminate Bitcoin’s “isolation” from other chains due to its lack of native smart contracts.
Highlights:
- LayerZero plans to connect to Bitcoin sidechain Rootstock, marking its first integration with the original blockchain.
- The aim is to address Bitcoin’s lack of native smart contracts, which restricts its interaction with other blockchains.
LayerZero, the bridging protocol allowing different cryptocurrency networks to communicate, plans to integrate with Bitcoin sidechain Rootstock, marking a significant step towards enhancing Bitcoin’s functionality.
Rootstock aims to overcome Bitcoin’s “isolation” from other blockchains, which stems from its inability to support native smart contracts—an issue that LayerZero is set to resolve. This connection will enable developers to create applications on the Bitcoin sidechain, facilitating cross-chain communication with numerous other networks, including Ethereum and Solana.
The absence of DeFi capabilities on Bitcoin has been a barrier to wider adoption; therefore, this collaboration is expected to unlock significant liquidity available within the Bitcoin network.
