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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.

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.

Key ideas

Primary and technical sources

Bitcoin Developer DocumentationBitcoin.orgBitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemSatoshi Nakamoto

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