what's Alpen Labs?
Alpen Labs is a blockchain infrastructure company developing scalable solutions for Bitcoin using zero-knowledge proofs. Their core technology focuses on Bitcoin rollups, enabling smart contract functionality and financial applications secured by Bitcoin's proof-of-work security and vast liquidity. The project includes Strata, a Bitcoin-native rollup aimed at unlocking DeFi and other apps on Bitcoin. Alpen has emerged from stealth with significant venture backing to advance toward mainnet deployment, emphasizing privacy-preserving scalability without compromising Bitcoin's core principles.
AlpenLabs developed Strata, enabling shielded L2s to plug and play on Bitcoin.
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x.com/alpenlabsDeveloped Strata, a platform that allows shielded L2s to plug and play on Bitcoin.
Garden integration goes live on testnet, enabling BTC deposits from anywhere.
Releases Prague-compatible testnet, enabling EVM teams to bring financial apps to Bitcoin with minimal changes.
Launch planned for first half of next year with focus on Bitcoin credit markets and BTC stablecoin swaps on Bitcoin network.
Alpen is discussed as top of mind for mainnet and token launches at a crypto event in Buenos Aires, alongside projects like Fluent, Metamask, and Base.
Partnership announced with Zellic, a security audit firm, to ensure safety and security standards for Bitcoin financial systems.
Integration with atomiq enables Bitcoin and Lightning Network holders to onboard and access Bitcoin-backed lines of credit, stablecoins, and yield opportunities.
AlpenLabs launches in 2025 as a Liquity protocol fork and has institutional backing from Bitcoin VCs.
Raises approximately $20M in funding and receives a grant from Starkware.
Partnership announced with Starknet to build shared Glock verifier on Bitcoin for trust-minimized bridge infrastructure.
Technical authority identifies research team's ZK protocols as essential path for Bitcoin scaling solutions.
New breakthrough achieves 100x efficiency improvement in Bitcoin-verified execution process.
First functional testnet goes live, marking significant technical milestone for Bitcoin L2 development.
Integration with Succinct Prover Network announced, enabling ZK-proof secured lending and stablecoin features.
Research presentation at Stanford Blockchain Conference 25 in collaboration with Zeta Tech.
Testnet bug bounty program launches on Immunefi platform with rewards for security researchers.
Infrastructure Lead Soham Parekh departs; position now open for recruitment.
Testnet documentation released, featuring new 1-of-N Bitcoin bridge architecture.
New BTC-backed stablecoin launches using Liquity v2 protocol.