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Bitcoin layer two

Layer-two systems seek to add capabilities above Bitcoin’s base layer while using Bitcoin for settlement, security anchoring, or asset backing to varying degrees.

Context

Why it matters

Layer-two systems seek to add capabilities above Bitcoin’s base layer while using Bitcoin for settlement, security anchoring, or asset backing to varying degrees.

Canonical knowledge

What California Bitcoin maintains

  • Layer-two systems seek to add capabilities above Bitcoin’s base layer while using Bitcoin for settlement, security anchoring, or asset backing to varying degrees.

Primary and technical sources

Evidence before assertion
Bitcoin Developer Documentation

Bitcoin.org

Tier — · technicalBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

Satoshi Nakamoto

Tier 1 · primary

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