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Bitcoin sidechains

Sidechains are separate blockchains connected to Bitcoin through some form of peg or federation, enabling different tradeoffs and functionality.

Why it matters

Sidechains are separate blockchains connected to Bitcoin through some form of peg or federation, enabling different tradeoffs and functionality.

Key ideas

• Sidechains are separate blockchains connected to Bitcoin through some form of peg or federation, enabling different tradeoffs and functionality.
• This topic belongs to California Bitcoin’s scaling knowledge layer.
• Use primary and technical sources where possible, and distinguish protocol facts from market narratives.

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