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Mintlayer Network
Open source infrastructure powering Native Bitcoin Cross-Chain Swaps, Decentralized Finance, Tokenization and Real World Assets. 
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Our product studio building dApps and tools on top of the Mintlayer ecosystem. Custom integrations to connect your product to the Mintlayer 
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Interest.One
Turn idle Bitcoin into income via regulated real world assets. Earn steady, asset backed yield on your BTC without selling it. More info coming soon!
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ZK Thunder
High speed, scalable Layer 3 on Mintlayer, enabling EVM compatible smart contracts, one second settlements, and the security of ZK rollups.
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Blockexplorer
Your window into the Mintlayer Network: view blocks, pools, delegations and staking metrics in one fast explorer.
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Mojito Wallet
Secure, non custodial wallet with BTC & ML coin mainnet support. Stake ML coins directly using Mojito!
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Earn 140% APY by putting your ML coins to work!

Staking

Run a pool

Operate your own ML staking pool for the best returns and full participation. Requires 40,000 ML and a 24/7 node, offering the highest APY and a hands-on role in network governance.

Staking

Delegate

Delegate your ML coins to an existing pool for a simple, hassle free staking experience. Earn competitive APY with no need to run a node, starting from just 1 ML. Perfect for those who want passive rewards while supporting the network with minimal technical effort.

Node GUI

To run your own staking pool, you’ll need the Node GUI. This full wallet software validates the entire blockchain, delivers maximum security, and lets you create and manage your own pool or delegate ML to others.

Mojito Wallet

Your entry point to staking. Securely send, receive, and delegate ML coins to pools, no node management required.

In the Media

Mintlayer in the spotlight

Mintlayer Gains US$50 Million Support Following Delivery of Key Roadmap Goals

This strategic fund unlocks direct capital support for projects building on Mintlayer, accelerating innovation and growth within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Mintlayer founder takes centrestage at the Global Family Office Investment Summit in Dubai

Enrico Rubboli is regarded as a blockchain visionary and drew targeted interest from decision-makers

Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin brings back real value at Token2049 Dubai

Crypto OGS founder Andres Meneses announced a bold new vision for Bitcoin in 2025: real assets, real utility, real value.

Enrico Rubboli Champions Blockchain Innovation In India With Mintlayer

Enrico Rubboli, founder of Mintlayer, is grabbing India by its horns because he is on top of the country's remarkable, let alone, encouraging propagation.

Mintlayer Token Launch Scheduled for March 21, 2023

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of March 21-26.

Bitcoin Sidechain Mintlayer Launches $4M Open Source Development Grant, Opens Applications

Mintlayer, a Bitcoin sidechain - has announced that applications are open for their grants initiative.

Mintlayer Token Ticker Is Changing From MLT to ML

Mintlayer has changed the ticker for its ML Token from MLT to ML ahead of its upcoming token generation event (TGE) on March 21.

Mintlayer Revolutionises Bitcoin DeFi with Launch of ZK Thunder Network Testnet

Mintlayer has taken another significant step towards reshaping decentralised finance (DeFi) by officially unveiling the ZK Thunder Network Testnet.

Mintlayer Unveils ZK Thunder – Revolutionizing DeFi with Layer 3 Scalability & EVM Compatibility

Mintlayer has announced the launch of the ZK Thunder Network Testnet, a groundbreaking Layer 3 (L3) solution.

BTC DeFi Landscape: A Deep Dive into Layer-2 Networks and Programmability

An exploration into different Bitcoin Layer 2 and their key features and differences.

Mintlayer's Strength Lies in One Key Factor: Its Community

Mintlayer has set itself apart by building a financial ecosystem driven by its community.

Mintlayer Founder Enrico Rubboli Expertly Disrupts the Conventional Interaction Between Bitcoin and Traditional Markets

Mintlayer is the first of its kind to disrupt how Bitcoin interacts with traditional markets, creating direct financial use cases beyond speculation.

Three reasons why Enrico Rubboli’s blockchain expertise is on a legendary and iconic scale

Enrico Rubboli has built a reputation as one of the most formidable and highly distinguished figures in blockchain.

Blockchain Doesn't Have to be Complicated.

Mintlayer boss says industry jargon is driving people away.

Enable True Bitcoin Interoperability: Using Cross-Chain Atomic Swaps

Find out how Atomic Swaps are Revolutionizing Bitcoin DeFi and why they are different

Unleashing Native BTC Cross-Chain Swaps: Mintlayer's V1.0 Release

Mintlayer is set to introduce a significant upgrade with the launch of Version 1.0.0 on January 15th

Mintlayer Celebrates Over 80 Million ML Coins Staked with Exclusive ATMQ Token Airdrop

Mintlayer Celebrates Over 80 Million ML Coins Staked with Exclusive ATMQ Token Airdrop

Mintlayer Update Enables Native Bitcoin Cross-Chain on its Testnet

Mintlayer is excited to announce the release of version 0.6.0 which enables Atomic Swaps on its Testnet.

Mintlayer Presale on Launchpool Funds an Ecosystem of Projects on the New Bitcoin Sidechain

The $MLT token will be available in presale on Launchpool for an Allocation Mining Event from Monday the 22nd of November

What is Mintlayer?

Mintlayer is a sidechain for Bitcoin that aims to allow Bitcoin holders to access DeFi, stablecoins, NFTs, and other tokenized assets

Review Mintlayer ($MLT) – A blockchain built on top of Bitcoin’s network

Mintlayer is a Bitcoin sidechain dedicated to the tokenization of assets, such as stock tokens and stable coins. Your Mintlayer wallet is also a Bitcoin wallet and you can use it to trustless swap of BTC for any token created on Mintlayer, even through Lightning Network

Mintlayer: Shaping the future of DeFi on bitcoin

Bitcoin is the world’s largest and most popular cryptocurrency, and the protocol is known for its decentralized nature and secure transactions.

A Comprehensive Review Of Mintlayer, A Future-Proof Blockchain

The growing demand for DeFi has spawned countless blockchain projects that aim to revolutionize this part of the crypto industry

Mintlayer: Shaping the Future of DeFi on Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the world’s largest and most popular cryptocurrency, and the protocol is known for its decentralized nature and secure transactions.

Leading Crypto Exchange Gate.io Announces Mintlayer (ML) Listing

Gate.io, top-tier crypto trading platform, commences trading operations with Mintlayer (ML) token on March 24

Mintlayer – Building DeFi on Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the genesis of all other modern blockchains; however, with the rise of Ethereum, which enabled smart contracts and DeFi capabilities, Bitcoin lacked the ability to compete in the DeFi space.

Mintlayer Is Opening Bitcoin To Decentralized Finance

Until now, users could only spend, sell, or hold Bitcoin, whereas the Ethereum and decentralized finance (DeFi) space has moved far beyond this by offering a vast number of new use cases.

Building on Bitcoin: These 4 Blockchains Want To Take Bitcoin to The Next Level

The Bitcoin network continues to grow, with numerous ecosystems emerging and competing to make a difference in the space.

DeFi on Bitcoin Explained | How Does It Work? Beginner’s Guide

This guide will delve into DeFi on Bitcoin, explaining what DeFi is and how it has been applied to the Bitcoin network, as well as consider some challenges inherent within this nascent ecosystem.

Could Bitcoin Be The Future Of DeFi?

Bitcoin has both security and liquidity and now, with the addition of smart contract capabilities, it has all the ingredients required for DeFi to take off.

Introducing Mintlayer: A Blockchain for Financial Markets Built on Bitcoin

A future-proof blockchain that improves direct token interoperability and enables ways to trade value, create systems, functionalities, and participate in truly trustless finance.

This project aims to revolutionize DeFi on Bitcoin

This new project frees decentralized finance of its weak points, unlocking the liquidity of Bitcoin for DeFi projects.

Can Developers build DeFi on Bitcoin?

The potential of blockchain as a transparent and decentralized infrastructure platform has made it one of the most promising technological innovations of the 21st Century.

Mintlayer: Bitcoin Sidechain For Scalability and Interoperability

Mintlayer is an upcoming Bitcoin Defi blockchaiin project whose TGE is scheduled in next two weeks. Let’s explore more about the Bitcoin blockchain project, its usecases, roadmap, tokenomics and more.

https://coinjournal.net/news/mintlayers-ml-token-to-go-live-on-gate-io-on-march-21st/

Developers mainly use blockchain development platforms like Ethereum, Polygon, and Binance Smart Chain for creating decentralized applications due to their smart contract capabilities.

Mintlayer’s ML token to go live on Gate.io on March 21st

Mintlayer, a platform that seeks to improve Bitcoin’s DeFi interoperability, announced on Thursday, March 9th, that its native token would be listed on the Gate.io crypto exchange later this month.

Crypto Exchange Gate.io To List Mintlayer’s ML Token On March 21st

Mintlayer has revealed that its native ML token will be listed on Gate.io’s platform starting on March 21st, with public trading to begin on March 23rd.

Gate.io to list Mintlayer, a layer-2 platform bringing DeFi to bitcoin

Gate.io, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges supporting over 1,400 coins and stablecoins, will list Mintlayer’s ML token from Mar. 21, 2023.

Worlds collide at Bitcoin-based DeFi project — Nothing is impossible

Ordinals NFTs have split the Bitcoin community in half — this layer-2 solution aims to unify it in the face of new horizons.

After scalability, privacy is the next big thing in the blockchain space

Public blockchains provide decentralization and transparency, but they lack on the privacy side.

Bitcoin Is The #1 Cryptocurrency. So Why Isn’t It The Standard For Real-World Utility?

Decentralized applications such as DeFi and non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have emerged as the primary focus of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Gate.io Lists Mintlayer (ML) on Its Exchange — Here's Why You Should Keep an Eye on ML

Gate.io, which has the widest selection of altcoins among major cryptocurrency exchanges, will open Mintlayer (ML) for trading on March 24, 2023, 12PM CET.

Enabling DeFi for Bitcoin: An interview with Mintlayer co-founder Enrico Rubboli

Mintlayer is a layer 2 protocol that allows users to build a decentralized finance ecosystem rooted in the established network of the Bitcoin blockchain. Mintlayer is the only DeFi platform that is directly interoperable with native Bitcoin.

Mintlayer’s ML Tokens Begins Trading on Gate.io on March 24

Mintlayer protocol, a layer 2 solution that allows users to build a decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem on the Bitcoin blockchain, has announced the commencement of ML token trading on the Gate.io crypto exchange.

Mintlayer, a Bitcoin sidechain, launches a $4m open-source development grant for developers

Mintlayer, a Bitcoin sidechain, recently launched an open-source development grant program with $4m worth of ML tokens available for developers.

Bitcoin Sidechain Mintlayer Launches $4M Grants Initiative

The Mintlayer sidechain allows users to build a decentralized ecosystem on the Bitcoin blockchain, opening it up to DeFi, Smart Contracts, Atomic Swaps, NFTs, and dApps.

Mintlayer launches $4m in grants to develop Bitcoin sidechain’s ecosystem

Mintlayer has announced that applications are open for their grants initiative, available in $ML tokens and with the equivalency of $4 million currently available.

Bitcoin Sidechain, Mintlayer, Announces Multimillion Dollar Grant

Mintlayer, a top-notch Bitcoin sidechain, has announced a multi-million dollar grant. According to verifiable information, the grant will facilitate a whole lot of activities within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Of course, the activities will transcend the ecosystem to impact the entire crypto universe.

Bitcoin (BTC) Sidechain Mintlayer Introduces $4 Million Grant Program

Mintlayer, a pioneering second-layer sidechain in the Bitcoin (BTC) ecosystem, shares the details of its first grant program designed to support early-stage DeFi developers. Read more on U.Today https://u.today/bitcoin-btc-sidechain-mintlayer-introduces-4-million-grant-program

https://finbold.com/bitcoin-sidechain-mintlayer-launches-4-million-grant-to-develop-resources/

A sidechain known as Mintlayer which will allow users to build a decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem on top of the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain has revealed that applications are now being accepted for its grants initiative.

Bitcoin Sidechain Mintlayer Opens Applications for $4M Open Source Development Grant

Mintlayer, a Bitcoin sidechain, has revealed that its grants initiative is now accepting applications. The grants are available in $ML tokens, and at the time of publication, there are $4 million worth of these tokens available.

BRC-20 tokens creating a frenzy as users pour BTC into minting tokens

BRC-20 tokens have created a frenzy over the last few days. Users are pouring BTC to mint the token that is settled on the Bitcoin Blockchain via Ordinals inscription.

Op-Ed: Don’t believe the hype: BRC-20 is shitcoins on Bitcoin, the new fool’s gold

The Bitcoin network has been whipped into a frenzy by a new token standard known as BRC-20. But amid the hype and excitement it has unleashed, I’m deeply concerned that this new breed of crypto assets is going to drag Bitcoin deep into the mud.

Mintlayer CEO Enrico Rubboli Is Bullish On Bitcoin - Here’s Why

Enrico Rubboli is a software developer with 17 years of experience as well as a crypto expert. He is particularly passionate about Bitcoin and is interested in new and innovative technologies, architecture, and designing.

BRC-20 tokens have major flaws and issues, Mintlayer CEO says

This week indeed has the skyrocketing transactions of BRC-20 tokens as one of the reasons the Bitcoin network experienced massive congestion amid rising fees.

Ordinals good or bad for Bitcoin? Supporters and opposers raise voices

Bitcoin miners, exchanges and layer-2 builders have different reasons to support or oppose Bitcoin Ordinals.

Bitcoin [BTC] Ordinals come under scrutiny, but traders remain optimistic

Bitcoin Ordinals receive skeptical comments from figures in the crypto space. Transaction volumes remain high, traders remain optimistic.

Why Did Binance Pause Bitcoin Withdrawals And How Can You Avoid It? Crypto Execs Weigh In

Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, paused BTC withdrawals on May 7, citing a "congestion issue" on the Bitcoin network.

Here’s how to use DeFi on Bitcoin without ‘polluting’ the blockchain

Bitcoin is known for its immutability and the hard-coded rules that make the system secure but slow to modernize.

DeFi on Bitcoin: The Next Hotspot for Developers?

Bitcoin and DeFi (decentralized finance) are two significant concepts in the cryptocurrency industry that have become increasingly popular over the last few years.

Benefits of Incorporating Real-world Assets in Defi

In recent years, the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology has opened up a new frontier for financial innovation.

Breaking Barriers: How Bitcoin is Creating Opportunities for Institutional Investors

Bitcoin was created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group going by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto.

Coinbase Vs. SEC Calls Into Question The Future Of U.S. Crypto Exchanges

What is a cryptocurrency exchange and what can it offer retail investors? That is the question. The Securities and Exchange Commission says they are clear on that.

A Bitcoin Renaissance: It's Not All About the Price

To say OG blockchain Bitcoin has proven impervious to assassination attempts would be a stretch, but it’s certainly shown itself to be robust and resilient since Satoshi Nakamoto bequeathed it to the world nearly 15 years ago.

Is Lightning Scaling Bitcoin in a Way Nobody Predicted?

The Lightning Network is revolutionising Bitcoin scalability by establishing itself as the primary payment rail bridging various Layer Two projects together.

Bitcoin ETFs Can 'Act as a Gateway to Crypto for Many'

According to Enrico Rubboli, the CEO of Mintlayer, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can potentially act as “a gateway to crypto” for users who are likely to eventually show greater interest in the underlying asset.

The Q3-2023 Bitcoin Ecosystem Has More Than 70 Companies

Bitcoin is still the most important pillar of the entire crypto space to date. However, Bitcoin was a chain that didn’t offer that much. It had slow and expensive transactions. Other chains offered smart contracts, and faster and/or cheaper transactions.

Tokenization of Real-World Assets: Revolutionizing DeFi Collateral

Tokenization is a process that turns real-world assets into digital tokens, showcasing them on a decentralized and transparent ledger.

Mintlayer (ML), A Bitcoin Layer-2 Sidechain, To List On Bitmart Exchange

BitMart, a global digital asset trading platform, will list Mintlayer (ML) on December 6, 2023, for all BitMart users.

Real-World Assets: Crypto’s Latest Big Buzz – But is it Truly Here to Stay? (Op-Ed)

The crypto industry has come a long way since the ICO bubble of 2017, when two schools of thought existed: digital currencies were the next big thing or an outright scam.

Unlocking Trillions: The Future of DeFi and Real-World Asset Collateral

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has revolutionized the financial landscape, promising borderless access to diverse financial services. However, current DeFi lending platforms, reliant on cryptocurrency assets as collateral, face limitations from crypto market volatility and smart contract vulnerabilities.

DeFi beyond Crypto: The Rise of Real-World Assets Tokenization

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is like a revolutionary makeover for the financial world.

How can RWA tokenization democratize traditional bond markets?

Illiquid tangible goods are turning into traded and divided assets with blockchain-based asset tokenization, and bonds might be next in line.

Kaspa Enthusiasts: Check Out This Low Cap Crypto with Fundamentals Similar to KAS

The crypto markets move fast, and savvy investors are always looking for the next big thing. One standout this year has been Kaspa (KAS), which has skyrocketed over 2000% as investors take interest in its innovative proof-of-work blockchain.

5 Cheap Alternatives to Solana (SOL) That Can Fly in 2024

The cryptocurrency market is a dynamic and ever-changing domain, characterized by the emergence of overnight sensations that can overshadow established giants.

Top 5 Altcoins on Our Radar for 2024

In the upcoming bull market, picking the right altcoins means a lot. Many altcoins will make stellar returns. Yet, there are also many that won’t have any positive price action at all.

Tokenized Real-World Assets: An Appealing Portfolio Diversification Strategy for Modern Investors – Zaid Ismail

Despite recently garnering much of the world’s attention, traditional exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including spot bitcoin ETFs, are still inferior to tokenized real-world assets (RWA), according to Zaid Ismail, the COO at the future-proof blockchain Mintlayer.

MintLayer to tokenize realestate assets in UAE

UAE based MintLayer, a layer 2 blockchain that utilizes Dynamic Slot Allocation (DSA) consensus merging Proof-Of-Stake and Bitcoin technologies to make decentralized financial markets attack-proof, will be launching its mainnet on January 29th 2024 and is planning tokenize real-estate assets starting from Dubai UAE.

Bitcoin Could See Growth in Layer-2 Ecosystem, Drawing on Ethereum's Experience: Report

The report by Singapore-based blockchain investment Spartan Group and Kyle Ellicott details how these auxiliary networks have drawn a page from the Ethereum blockchain's playbook, and could spring up as demand grows for blockspace on Bitcoin.

Bitcoin's L2 Mintlayer Kicks Off in Mainnet

Mintlayer kicks off to change the narrative In the segment of Bitcoin-based second-layer scaling solutions.

Bitcoin layer 2 sidechain Mintlayer launches security-focused mainnet

A Bitcoin (BTC) layer 2 sidechain focused on improving direct token interoperability has launched its mainnet on January 29.

Mintlayer Mainnet Launch: Advancing Bitcoin's Layer 2 Tech

A Bitcoin layer 2 sidechain that will enable the use of native BTC within DeFi applications, has officially gone live.

Mintlayer’s Staking Upgrade: Easier Access & High APY

Improved staking program is designed to encourage a broader user base to stake their ML tokens

Bitcoin sidechain Mintlayer unveils new staking platform offering 198% APY

Mintlayer’s staking initiative is poised to empower a larger user base to engage in token staking activities.

Protocol Village: Algorand Claims First L1 Using Python as Programming Language

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of March 21-26.

Mintlayer Rolls Out Simplified Staking Platform

Mintlayer, a Bitcoin layer 2 sidechain, has upgraded its staking program’s user interface (UI).

Stacks (STX), Mintlayer (ML), and These 8 BRC20 and BTC Token Plays Could Spike 100x Post Bitcoin-Halving

Analyst Ardizor (@ardizor) is bullish on the prospects of BRC-20 tokens and the burgeoning Bitcoin ecosystem.

An atomic swap protocol aims to bring DeFi on Bitcoin without wrapped tokens

Although Ordinals injected new excitement into Bitcoin, layer 2 solutions are now showcasing their advantages over layer 1

An atomic swap protocol aims to bring DeFi on Bitcoin without wrapped tokens

AtomiqDeFi, powered by Mintlayer’s innovative atomic swap technology, aims to enhance interoperability and eliminate reliance on custodians.

Mintlayer and Salus Introduce Thunder Network for Superior Bitcoin Scalability

Mintalayer announced its partnership with Salus to develop ZK Thunder Network, a L3 solution built on Mintlayer.

Mintlayer launches user-friendly staking platform with 198% APY

The launch of Mintlayer’s enhanced staking program is set to empower more users to stake their ML tokens.

Inspired by Bitcoin but, engineered for the future. Our suite of products blends time tested principles with cutting edge innovation.

Bitcoin Meets Real World Yield

Interest.One connects Bitcoin with real world assets like bonds and real estate, enabling BTC holders to earn stable yield without giving up custody.

Mintlayer Mainnet

At the core of our ecosystem, the Mintlayer Network layer 2 sidechain delivers a Bitcoin inspired architecture with UTXOs, Native BTC Swaps, and  simplified tokenization.

Native BTC Cross Chain Swaps

Native Bitcoin swaps let you trade BTC directly across chains without the need for centralized exchanges, bridges, or wrapped tokens.  

Scalable. Private. EVM Compatible.

ZK Thunder Network is our Layer 3 ZK rollup designed for ultra fast transactions, privacy, and seamless integration with EVM dApps.

Blog

The latest deep dives & updates

Report

Bitcoin DeFi Market in 2025: Growth, Potential, and Key Metrics

Bitcoin DeFi is booming in 2025 as yield opportunities and real-world assets attract growing institutional interest.

Development New

June 2025 Mintlayer Development Update

Ongoing wallet upgrades, SDK enhancements, and Token Factory testing are paving the way for smoother dApps and Bitcoin-native integrations on Mintlayer.

Development

May 2025 Mintlayer Development Update

With the Token Factory UI, SDK release, and wallet improvements, Mintlayer is paving the way for broader DeFi adoption.

Development

April 2025 Mintlayer Development Update

April’s update highlights progress on the fast bridge, wallet improvements, Explorer enhancements, & the near-completion of the Token Factory.

Announcement

Mintlayer Gains $50M Ecosystem Fund, Led by Rollman Management Digital

Mintlayer has successfully closed a dedicated $50 million ecosystem fund, led by Rollman Management Digital.

Development

March 2025 Mintlayer Development Update

Explore Mintlayer’s March 2025 update featuring the ZK Thunder Testnet launch, core protocol upgrades, and Mojito Wallet enhancements.

Academy

How to Add ZK Thunder to Metamask

This is a step-by-step guide How to Add ZK Thunder to your Metamask Wallet.

Announcement

Mintlayer Unveils ZK Thunder Network L3 on Testnet – Enabling Interoperability & Ultra Fast Settlement

We’re excited to announce the launch of ZK Thunder Network Layer 3 (L3) — ultra-fast, EVM-compatible scaling solution!

Development

February 2025 Mintlayer Development Update

Explore Mintlayer's February 2025 updates featuring core enhancements, ZK Thunder testnet launch preparations, and the opening of early registration for our RWA SaaS platform.

Partnership

Mintlayer x Joinn - Buy RWAs, Spend Seamlessly w/ DeFi Mastercard

Mintlayer partners with Joinn, a next-gen platform that bridges RWAs with DeFi-powered spending solutions.

Academy

Are Quantum Computers a Threat to Crypto?

We break down the risks posed by quantum computing and explore potential solutions to safeguard blockchain security.

Development

January 2025 Mintlayer Development Update

Discover the latest Mintlayer updates for January 2025, including Wallet Connect enhancements, Block Explorer upgrades, and core network improvements.

Partnership

Mintlayer x Kylix: Unlocking Native Bitcoin Lending and Cross-Chain DeFi

Partnership announcement with Kylix, a cross-chain liquidity protocol that enables native Bitcoin lending and borrowing

Development

Reflecting on 2024: Mintlayer Development Recap

Mintlayer 2024 Year-End Development Recap - milestones, progress and more.

Academy

Mintlayer’s Pulsar Consensus: A New Era for Efficiency & Security

We have published our comprehensive white paper on arXiv.org detailing the Pulsar Consensus.

Announcement

Native BTC Cross-Chain Swaps Come to Mintlayer’s Mainnet

Mintlayer Version 1.0.0 Release Date Scheduled for January 15th. That enables Atomic Swaps and improved trading functions.

Development

October 2024 Mintlayer Development Update

Read the post for a huge month of Developments to Mintlayer products.

Development

September 2024 Mintlayer Development Update

Read this post for a full update of September’s development progress.

Development

August 2024 Mintlayer Development Update

Mintlayer August Development Progress - Atomic Swaps launched on Testnet

Development

July 2024 Mintlayer Development Update

Mintlayer July Development Progress - find out what the team has accomplished this month

Development

June 2024 Mintlayer Development Update

Mintlayer June Development Progress - find out what the team has accomplished this month

Development

May 2024 Mintlayer Development Update

Mintlayer May Development Progress - find out what the team has accomplished this month

Announcement

Become a Mintlayer Ambassador

Learn how to become a Mintlayer Ambassador

Development

April 2024 Mintlayer Development Update

Mintlayer April Development Progress - find out what the team has accomplished this month

Development

March 2024 Mintlayer Development Update

Mintlayer March Development Progress - find out what the team has accomplished this month

Development

February 2024 Mintlayer Development Update

Mintlayer February Development Progress - find out what the team has accomplished this month

Development

Mintlayer Mainnet Launch Recap

Mintlayer 2023 year in review and Mainnet Launch Recap

Announcement

Mintlayer Mainnet Launch - January 29th, 2024

Mintlayer is set to launch its mainnet on January 29th, 2024 find out all the details.

Academy

Art Meets Blockchain: A Journey Through NFTs and Bitcoin

Uncover the transformation of art and value in the blockchain era through NFTs and Bitcoin upgrades.

Development

November 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

Read this post for a full update of November's development progress.

Development

October 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

Read this post for a full update of October's development progress.

Development

September 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

Read this post for a full update of September's development progress.

Announcement

Incentivized Testnet: Final Distribution Details

Get the full distribution details on Mintlayer's incentivized testnet program.

Academy

A Comprehensive History of Mintlayer's Consensus Evolution

Delve into the intricate journey of Mintlayer's consensus development from its inception to its current state.

Development

August 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

Read this post for a full update of August's development progress.

Academy

Mintlayer's Incentivized Testnet: A Guide to Earning More with TML

Learn about the Mintlayer Incentivized Testnet and how you can be rewarded for participating.

Development

July 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

Read this post for a full update of July's development progress.

Announcement

Mintlayer Public Testnet Launch

We are thrilled to annouce that July 31, 2023, is the date for the highly awaited public launch of the Mintlayer testnet.

Academy

Understanding Crypto Staking

Understanding crypto staking's contribution to blockchain operations and the benefits and drawbacks.

Academy

Understanding Cross Border Transactions With Bitcoin

Learn about the benefits and challenges of using Bitcoin to send money overseas.

Academy

Bitcoin and CBDCs: The Future of World Trade

Learn about the CBDCs and the possible role Bitcoin could play in monetary policy.

Development

June 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

Read this post for a full update of June's development progress.

Academy

What Can I Buy With Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is the most prominent digital currency. It may surprise you to learn about all the companies that accept Bitcoin as payment.

Academy

What Are UTXOs?

UTXOs are the building blocks of Mintlayer and Bitcoin. Learn about the advantages and challenges introduced with this accounting system

Academy

Bitcoin Bridging

Learn how other blockchains introduce vulnerabilities to Bitcoin users and how Mintlayer solves DeFi's biggest attack surface.

Academy

Bitcoin Nodes Explained

What are Bitcoin nodes, and what is their function?

Academy

Bitcoin Mining Explained

Bitcoin Mining Explained? How does it work, and why is it necessary?

Development

May 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

Read this post for a full update of May's development progress.

Academy

Mintlayer ML Staking

Learn about our staking program and how you can engage with the Mintlayer network.

Academy

Bitcoin Halving Explained

What is Bitcoin halving? What effect will it have on Mintlayer?

Academy

The Problems With BRC-20 Tokens

BRC-20 has caused a stir lately, but is the tech really sound for real life use cases?

Academy

The Blockspace Dilemma: Bitcoin Congestion and the Emergence of Inscriptions and BRC20

Exploring Bitcoin's congestion issues and Mintlayer's potential as a solution.

Academy

How Mintlayer Adds Value to Bitcoin

Why does the world need another blockchain? Exactly how does Mintlayer add value to Bitcoin?

Development

April 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

Read this post for a full update of April's development progress.

Announcement

Looking Forward: Mintlayer’s Renewed Focus

As part of our ongoing efforts to revitalize our messaging and energize our community, we are looking forward.

Development

Claim Your Share of Our $4M Grants Initiative

Mintlayer has approximately $4M available for open-source development grants.

Development

We Are Updating Lightning Network Integration

We are changing the way we support the Lightning Network in the Mojito Wallet.

Development

March 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

Preparing for the TGE and more work on the core. Read this post for a full update of our development progress.

Partnership

Mintlayer’s ML token will list with Gate.io

Mintlayer is proud to announce the ML token listing on Gate.io

Academy

Mintlayer Rewards

Mintlayer users can stake their ML tokens to participate in the consensus mechanism, which will earn block rewards.

Announcement

Ticker Change: MLT becomes ML

The Mintlayer token previously known as MLT is now known as ML.

Academy

Mintlayer Circulating Supply

Mintlayer's supply has a hard cap, and the circulating supply can be accurately estimated at any given time.

Announcement

Mintlayer Pre-TGE ML Token Sale

Last opportunity to acquire Mintlayer tokens before TGE.

Partnership

Mintlayer is Now Partnered With Launchpool Labs

Mintlayer is proud to announce our partnership with Launchpool! Launchpool is a project that connects the varied stakeholders of the crypto community.

Academy

What Makes Mintlayer Unique? Key Differences

Mintlayer istn't just another blockchain. It is carefully designed to be capable DeFi platform and interoperable with Bitcoin.

Development

February 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

New browser extension, lots of core development, and work on entropy. Read this post for a full update of our development progress.

Academy

The Future of Bitcoin

The future of Bitcoin is so bright, but exactly what it looks like might surprise you.

Academy

Nation State Bitcoin Adoption

Bitcoin has the best chance of being adopted as or replacing national currencies in developing countries.

Academy

Future Use Cases for NFTs

Mintlayer's unique organizational structure, open source status, and technology stack make it ideal for organizational adoption of NFTs.

Development

January 2023 Mintlayer Development Update

New browser extension, lots of core development, and work on the entropy. Read the post for a full update of our development progress.

Academy

The Future of Defi on Bitcoin

Mintlayer ushers in the future of DeFi on Bitcoin by removing the need for wrapped tokens and bridges, and building native Bitcoin support directly into the platform.

Academy

What Kind of Projects Can Be Built On Mintlayer?

Mintlayer will bring the full potential of DeFi to the Bitcoin blockchain. Here are some of the projects that could be built on Mintlayer in the near future.

Partnership

Mintlayer is Now Partnered With Forint Finance

Mintlayer is proud to annouce our partnership with Forint Finance! Forint will integrate swappy, a cross-chain swap and DEX, into the Mintlayer ecosystem.

Academy

How Does Mintlayer Compare to Ethereum?

Mintlayer and Ethereum have several similarities, and also many differences that set them apart.

Partnership

Mintlayer partners with Metaverse 4 Finance

Mintlayer is proud to annouce our partnership with Metaverse 4 Finance, an incubator event developed by dpixel and Sella.

Academy

What Are Smart Contracts?

What are smart contracts, and how will they be used on the Mintlayer blockchain?

Development

2022 Mintlayer Year In Review

Year in Review 2022 update from Mintlayer.

Academy

What is the Utility of ML Tokens?

Mintlayer's ML tokens will have many utilities. In this article we will describe the evolution from exchanging for services to facilitating Dapps.

Academy

What Is the Meaning of TGE in Crypto?

TGE in Crypto means "Token Generation Event". TGEs are when a project's utility tokens become available to the public.

Announcement

Mintlayer Token Launch Announcement

Mintlayer's token generation event (TGE) is scheduled for March 21, 2023. We have decided to issue Mintlayer tokens on Ethereum.

Development

Community Call Recap - November 18th

Mintlayer call discusses the current crypto market conditions after the crash caused by FTX and why you need self-custody of your tokens and to use non-custodial wallets instead of centralized exchanges.

Development

November 2022 Mintlayer Development Update

November 2022 at Mintlayer: Web wallet testing and forward thinking improvements. Read this post for a full update of our development progress.

Discussions

Is Crypto dead?

Is crypto dead? Mintlayer is a solution to many current problems in crypto. See how users are immune from the same types of losses FTX users face.

Development

Community Call Recap - October 27th

Our latest Community Call took place on the 27th of October. Michael Bille jointed Ben Marsh remotely to discuss the latest developments her at Mintlayer.

Development

October 2022 Mintlayer Development Update

October 2022 at Mintlayer: Web wallet testing, MLS-03 and forward thinking improvements. Read this post for a full update of our development progress.

Development

Community Call Recap - September 30th

Our latest Community Call took place on the 30th of September. Sam Patton joined Ben Marsh and Enrico Rubboli remotely to discuss the latest developments here at Mintlayer.

Development

Progress Report: September 2022

September 2022 at Mintlayer: Lightning Network, web wallet, and core improvements. Read this post for a full update of our development progress.

Development

Community Call Recap - August 17th

Read the latest progress update from the team at Mintlayer. Development progress, Mojito, and more.

Development

Progress Report: August 2022

This month at Mintlayer: tokenization, Mojito, and more. Read this post for a full development update and learn more about what the team is building.

Development

Community Call Recap - July 15th

Read the latest update from the team at Mintlayer.

Partnership

Partnership Announcement - Seed Venture

Announcing our latest partnership: Mintlayer x Seed Venture! Discover the details surrounding our partnership with Seed Venture who will release their platform on Mintlayer.

Development

Progress Report: July 2022

We have been making significant progress in our development, and have been able to release the Mojito wallet on both Andriod and iOS since our last progress report with great success and positive user feedback.

Development

The Safest Way to Send and Receive Bitcoin: Mojito Wallet

Learn about the Mojito wallet, a Bitcoin storage solution that lets you manage your own private keys to send and receive Bitcoin in the safest way possible.

Academy

Why Mintlayer doesn't have a Foundation

While foundations are typically beneficial for blockchain projects, Mintlayer doesn't have a foundation because we want to encourage complete decentralization within the project, something which can become diluted.

Development

Mintlayer Node - May 2022 Progress Report

Since beginning work on our new codebase in November of last year, Mintlayer has made significant progress towards our next testnet. A substantial amount of time has been devoted to the architecture and design of our node.

Partnership

Mintlayer and Portal DeFi Cooperate To BUILD A Better Future

Mintlayer team and RBB Lab are pleased to announce a new collaboration with Portal DeFi, which is backed by Coinbase. Portal DeFi and Mintlayer have a shared vision.

Development

Mintlayer Moves Off Substrate

In view of irreconcilable incompatibility between substrate and Mintlayer's long term goals, Mintlayer has decided to port its existing feature base off Substrate and on to its own node written from scratch. In this article we explain the rationale behind this and decision in fair detail.

Development

Disrupting Asset Tokenization: an Introduction to Mintlayer's ACL

While the centralized system of handling stock issuance has served well so far, now there is a technology to decentralize the process althogether: it is possible to stock issued directly as a token. The aim is to do this with Access-Control List.

Announcement

Bitcoin-Based protocol Mintlayer raises $5.2 million

DeFi Protcol Mintlayer has secured $5.2 million via seed funding round. On top of this raise, it has formed a strategic partnership with San Marino innovation.

Development

Why Mintlayer adopts BLS signature

In order to reduce the blocksize and speed up transactions, Mintlayer settled on the use of signature aggregation. The quicker verification and the ability to hide transactions through m-out-of-n multisig aggregation made BLS signatures teh more attractive choice.

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