6/ As nation state adoption πŸ“ˆ and digital asset law is made clearer, layer-2 will encourage #hyperbitcoinization through not only financial instruments like the #BitcoinBond but mobile payment infra like @CashApp, which integrated #Lightning last month.

https://www.btctimes.com/news/cash-app-integrates-bitcoin-lightning-network

Cash App Users Can Now Send Bitcoin for Free via The Lightning Network

Block, formerly Square, now allows U.S. Cash App users to send bitcoin anywhere in the world for free.

The BTC Times

1/ #LAYER2ROUNDUP: In Jan, both protocols had a slew of big announcements:

πŸŒ‹ #BitcoinBond update
πŸ₯• #Taproot on @Liquid_BTC
πŸ› New #LiquidFederation members
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· @ln_strike launches in Argentina
⚑️ Anniversary of the #LightningNetwork whitepaper

Let's review and moreπŸ‘‡πŸ§

5/ Since then, Blockstream and @bitfinex have worked closely with @nayibbukele and his team in fine-tuning the EBB1 #BitcoinBond and new Securities Law.

The #EBB1 is likely to be available Q1 2022. Read the latest from #Blockstream CSO @excellion πŸŒ‹πŸ‘‡

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RT @bitcoinmagazine
@excellion @nayibbukele Bitcoin Magazine got an exclusive interview with Blockstream's @excellion to discuss El Salvador's new Volcano Bitcoin Bond.

@willms_…
https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1484635887988314122

Bitcoin Magazine on Twitter

β€œ@Excellion @nayibbukele Bitcoin Magazine got an exclusive interview with Blockstream's @Excellion to discuss El Salvador's new Volcano Bitcoin Bond. @willms_ reports: https://t.co/42PwVjWk1K”

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4/ Shortly after @ln_strike launched in El Salvador last year, #bitcoin became legal tender there.

Through 2021, El Salvador continued to build foundational financial infrastructure with its #BitcoinBond proposal.

https://blog.blockstream.com/el-salvador-to-issue-1b-in-tokenized-bonds-on-the-liquid-network/

El Salvador to Issue $1B in Tokenized Bonds on the Liquid Network

Before the Bitcoin Law was announced, Bitcoiner and Strike CEO Jack Mallers reached out to us to talk about El Salvador’s plans to adopt Bitcoin. We were very excited to support the government of El Salvador in their initiative, and as we discussed Bitcoin with them, one of the

Blockstream

14/ November: El Salvador and @Liquid_BTC make history with the #BitcoinBond. πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡»πŸ“œπŸŒ‹

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RT @Blockstream
We're excited to share our collaboration with the Republic of El Salvador for the #BitcoinBond, an issuance of $1B USD in tokenized bonds on @Liquid_BTC for acquiring #bitcoin and building out energy and mining infrastructure in El Salvador. πŸŒ‹βš‘οΈ https://blog.blockstream.com/el-salvador-to-issue-1b-in-tokenized-bonds-on-the-liquid-net…
https://twitter.com/Blockstream/status/1462268766230917123

Blockstream CSO @excellion explains how the El Salvador #BitcoinBond is like a CBDC with superpowers:

🟒 Opens access to #bitcoin allocation for 🏦
🟒 Attractive to traditional bond investors seeking yield
🟒 Bundles πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡» citizenship

On #BitcoinBond origins @excellion: "It's a long story, and it starts with @JackMallers and him kicking things off with #BitcoinLaw."

Watch the complete hour-long analysis by @adam3us @LynAldenContact on @SwanBitcoin as they dive into the #BitcoinBond πŸŒ‹, the #Layer2 Bitcoin technology behind it @Liquid_BTC 🌊, and discuss the implications for the international finance system 🌐.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XlOmvariaQ

Adam Back and Lyn Alden - Swan Signal Live - A Bitcoin Show - E71

YouTube
Thread by @Blockstream on Thread Reader App

Thread by @Blockstream: 1/ #LAYER2ROUNDUP: Last month, Lightning implementations #clightning and #LND rolled out major updates, and @Liquid_BTC took centerstage at @AdoptingBTC for the #BitcoinBond announcement. Co...…

The latest #LAYER2ROUNDUP just dropped. Get up to speed on the latest ⚑️ + 🌊 activity and development efforts.
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RT @Blockstream
1/ #LAYER2ROUNDUP: Last month, Lightning implementations #clightning and #LND rolled out major updates, and @Liquid_BTC took centerstage at @AdoptingBTC for the #BitcoinBond announcement.

Combined #L2 capacity also reached a new high of 6,661 BTC (~$377M).
https://twitter.com/Blockstream/status/1466565290351898632

Blockstream on Twitter

β€œ1/ #LAYER2ROUNDUP: Last month, Lightning implementations #clightning and #LND rolled out major updates, and @Liquid_BTC took centerstage at @AdoptingBTC for the #BitcoinBond announcement. Combined #L2 capacity also reached a new high of 6,661 BTC (~$377M). https://t.co/9fVmy0dJI1”

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