Shining Light on WSJ’s Attack on ShapeShift and Crypto 2427

Erik Voorhees is among the top-recognized serial Bitcoin advocates and entrepreneurs. He founded ShapeShift in August 2014 as an elegant, secure, and fast solution to digital asset exchanges. Erik has been a featured guest on Bloomberg, Fox Business, CNBC, BBC Radio, The Peter Schiff Show, and numerous blockchain industry conferences. His past affiliations include: BitInstant, Coinapult, and SatoshiDICE, which was responsible for most of the world’s Bitcoin transactions in 2012 and 2013.

Post Synopsis

  • ShapeShift has been the subject of claims from the Wall Street Journal related to money laundering
  • We have worked with the journalists for 5 months under false pretenses
  • The WSJ omitted relevant information
  • The WSJ forwent a chance to prevent potential illicit activity
  • ShapeShift is designed to protect users and their privacy and we do not transact in fiat
  • We publish every single transaction conducted on the platform, making all of them traceable
  • The authors do not have a sufficient understanding of blockchains and our platform in particular
  • The claims made are factually incorrect and deceptive
  • ShapeShift has an industry-leading compliance and AML program
  • We’re here to build a better financial system

ShapeShift has been the subject of claims from the WSJ related to money laundering

This past Friday (9/28), two reporters at the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article, “How Dirty Money Disappears Into the Black Hole of Cryptocurrency.”

The article begins as follows: “A North Korean agent, a stolen-credit-card peddler and the mastermind of an $80 million Ponzi scheme had a common problem. They needed to launder their dirty money. They found a common solution in ShapeShift.”

The article then describes the WSJ’s attempt to analyze two years of blockchain data, concluding (wrongly) that $9m was laundered through the ShapeShift platform. The article singled-out ShapeShift and implied that the company is a bastion of illicit activity because it hadn’t previously required user information–despite that same data showing that other exchanges (which did take user information) had similar figures.

Overall, the article contains factual inaccuracies, omits significant details about how ShapeShift operates, and reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of how blockchain transactions work.

We have worked with the WSJ for 5 months under false pretenses

The WSJ reporters reached out to us months ago asking for friendly assistance on a piece about the crypto industry in general. Over a period of five months, we were open and accommodating of their questions while in contrast they misrepresented their intentions until very recently. Of the many things I communicated with them over the past months, they included not a single statement from those lengthy discussions, preferring instead to include out-of-context remarks I’d made elsewhere.

The WSJ omitted relevant information

Let’s instead look at the actual facts, which ShapeShift shared with the WSJ through multiple phone calls, in-person meetings, and emails, but the WSJ decided to exclude from their article; facts such as:

  • $9m (even if it was true) is 0.15% of ShapeShift’s exchange volume during the described time period;
  • We have a strong record of complying with law-enforcement requests, providing valuable assistance in over 30 investigations in 13 different countries all over the world;
  • We work with other exchanges on an almost-daily basis to identify and block thieves and criminals, through a self-policing group ShapeShift created to protect the users and industry;
  • We block entire countries on the sanctions lists;
  • We have an internal anti-money laundering program that uses blockchain forensics that are far more advanced (and we would argue, effective) than asking someone for their “name and address”;
  • We blacklist suspicious addresses upon learning of them.

There is no mention of any of this in the WSJ article.

The WSJ forewent a chance to prevent potential illicit activity

The WSJ reporters withheld information for months about suspicious accounts in order to build their story, rather than communicating it to the appropriate exchanges and ShapeShift immediately so that funds could be frozen or blocked. It is likely victims of these thefts lost their chance to recoup some of the funds due to this opportunism.

ShapeShift is designed to protect users and their privacy and we do not transact in fiat

Unlike most other exchanges, ShapeShift is a crypto-to-crypto, non-custodial platform. We don’t take custody of user funds, but instead swap our own assets for theirs, at a set price. We don’t touch fiat currency, so users cannot swap their dollars/euros/yen for our Bitcoin/Ethereum/Dogecoin. Not a single dollar, euro, or yen has ever been laundered through ShapeShift. It can’t be done.

We publish every single transaction conducted on the platform publicly, making all of them traceable

From ShapeShift’s beginning, it has had a unique model — one which respects user privacy, and yet one which is transparent about all transaction details. To date, ShapeShift remains the only financial company in the world that publishes all transactions that go through its platform. It was this very feed of public information which the WSJ relied upon. Perhaps the irony is lost on the WSJ, but the WSJ would have been unable to do this kind of investigation with any other crypto exchange, because they aren’t transparent in this way.

The WSJ did not have a sufficient understanding of blockchains and our platform in particular

Blockchains and cryptocurrency represent a new, fast-evolving technology and industry. For those who are not real experts, it can be confusing. And the WSJ reporters appear to have gotten confused about how our platform functions. Based on our own analysis of the transactions cited in the article, the WSJ erroneously attributed vast sums of allegedly illicit transactions to ShapeShift in a way that exhibits a profound failure to grasp how blockchains, in general, and our system in particular, really work.

The claims made are factually inaccurate and deceptive

For example:

1) The authors allege this address is a suspicious person. 1AE2cBJDn4cuLCR6RPESpqdaDXdZwhgUya

2) On 9/20/17 this person sends 0.0959 BTC ($600) to another address, which is an exchange (someone other than ShapeShift) 18G8Mf61kFFDt9AVLUdvh1xTUYrLDny6T4

3) Nearly a year later, on 7/13/18 this 18G8 address sends a batch transaction out of its wallet. As part of the batch, 11 BTC ($70,000) is sent to ShapeShift’s address:
1NSc6zAdG2NGbjPLQwAjAuqjHSoq5KECT7 This 11 BTC is not a user sending funds to ShapeShift, it is one of our exchange partners sending BTC to us.

In other words, $600 of suspicious funds were sent to an exchange that wasn’t ShapeShift. Because ShapeShift happens to be a customer of this same exchange–10 months later in a completely unrelated transaction–the exchange sent funds to ShapeShift. The authors didn’t understand how to properly read the blockchains transactions, so they assumed there was $70k in “dirty money” sent to ShapeShift.

Allegation: $70,000 laundered by ShapeShift
Reality: $0 laundered by ShapeShift

We’ve found numerous other examples. We asked the WSJ to send us the specific transaction ID’s that they are claiming as received by ShapeShift, but the analysis we’ve been able to do thus far indicates the WSJ has made wildly inaccurate assertions. As of this writing, the WSJ has been unwilling or unable to send the requested transaction data necessary for us to do a more fulsome analysis of their assertions.

ShapeShift has an industry-leading compliance and AML program

Contrary to the portrayal in the WSJ piece, ShapeShift has always sought to comply with those laws that apply to its unique business model. Crypto being a new technology and the Bank Secrecy Act being a relatively old law, there are rational and strong legal arguments that ShapeShift is not subject to the “Know Your Customer” rules found in the BSA. Indeed, in part because of this legal uncertainty, we have sought clarification from regulators and have implemented KYC in the interim. That is, despite the fact that ShapeShift operates in a world of unclear and changing regulations, we have built an industry-leading compliance program:

  • We have been working with inside and outside legal counsel for years in addressing regulation appropriately, particularly in the US and Switzerland
  • We have an industry-leading Anti-Money Laundering compliance firm checking all our transactions
  • We have a Chief Legal Officer with 20 years of regulatory experience at leading law firms
  • We have a Chief Compliance Officer with 6+ years of compliance experience
  • We monitor addresses on our blacklists to prevent known illicit transactions
  • We have announced mandatory KYC for all users of ShapeShift

All of the above was done upon thorough, thoughtful, and extensive legal and business-risk analysis in the interest of mitigating perceived threats.

We’re here to build a better financial system

The WSJ article’s implication that ShapeShift is somehow negligent or complicit on this issue of money laundering is false and absurd; emblematic of a media industry that cares more about clickbait sensationalism than it does about improving the financial state of mankind. But we should not expect the Wall Street Journal to change Wall Street.

An objective observer will find no complacency here; ShapeShift’s record (based on facts) compares favorably against any peer, within the crypto industry or without.

Ultimately, we are trying to pioneer a new financial system, and we don’t expect to be loved by the proponents of the old. That’s understandable. Yet ShapeShift has always been in favor of complying with the laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates, even though many of these laws are unclear, ever-changing, contradictory, and in some cases ineffective.

We will push forward, and we’d suggest the WSJ change their title to be more accurate and objective, “Less than two tenths of one percent of ShapeShift’s business might be illicit.”

-Erik Voorhees
CEO ShapeShift

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Penguinswap DEX officially launches on Creditcoin Network 1537

Penguinswap, a decentralized exchange (DEX) natively built on the Creditcoin Layer 1 blockchain, is officially live on Mainnet. The launch is a significant step forward for the Creditcoin ecosystem, providing users with the required platform to participate in the decentralized finance (DeFi) economy.

Designed with accessibility and security in mind, Penguinswap allows users to swap tokens, provide liquidity, and earn rewards while retaining self-custody of their assets.

Opening access to Creditcoin’s DeFi ecosystem

A key aspect of the Creditcoin ecosystem is its focus on Real-World Assets (RWAs) and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN). By specializing in these sectors, Penguinswap, as a native DEX in the Creditcoin ecosystem, will provide users with access to innovative new projects built on the Creditcoin network.

Penguinswap’s features include:

1. Seamless token swaps

Penguinswap allows users to swap Creditcoin’s ecosystem tokens efficiently through its intuitive and user-friendly interface.

2. Zero operational fees

Unlike other platforms, Penguinswap charges no operational fees. Users only need to cover network and pool fees, making trading cost-effective and accessible.

3. Earn rewards via liquidity provision

Users can support the DEX’s sustainability by providing liquidity to designated pools and earning yield in return.

4. Token and pool creation

Builders looking to list their tokens can create custom tokens and liquidity pools on Penguinswap, fostering innovation and collaboration within the Creditcoin community.

Paving the way for future growth

Penguinswap is just getting started. As the Creditcoin ecosystem evolves, it will expand the DEX’s offerings by integrating additional tokens and projects. The upcoming addition of Spacecoin, a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) project building a novel decentralized internet, demonstrates Creditcoin’s commitment to supporting innovative projects and expanding trading opportunities for its users.

Start trading today

Penguinswap is your gateway to seamless decentralized trading within the vibrant Creditcoin ecosystem – connect to Penguinswap today!

About Creditcoin

Creditcoin is a Layer 1 blockchain that enables builders to create applications connecting digital assets with real-world services, like RWAs and DePIN. Its Universal Smart Contract technology allows seamless interaction across chains without bridges, which is ideal for complex multi-chain applications. Additionally, Creditcoin supports the creation of verifiable on-chain credit histories, linking traditional finance with decentralized systems.

Plume Network Strengthens Multi-Chain RWA Ecosystem with SkyLink Interoperability 2679

Plume Network, a full-stack Layer 1 blockchain focused on Real World Assets (RWAs), announced plans to expand its cross-chain ecosystem with the deployment of SkyLink across 16 blockchain networks. This announcement coincides with the continued growth of the RWA sector, which has seen on-chain value nearly double over the past year to approximately $17 billion.

Plume Network’s SkyLink, an interoperability solution designed for secure cross-chain RWA distribution, will launch with an initial cohort of networks including Solana, Movement, Injective, Omni Network, Zircuit, Ape Chain, Core, Polyhedra, Gravity by Galxe, Merlin, Xion, Rome, Echelon, D3, Hemi, and Memento.

Users on these networks now have access to institutional-grade RWA distributions, streamed directly to their wallets via SkyLink’s mirrored tokens. The solution leverages LayerZero’s SyncPools for seamless omnichain functionality.

Notably, the mirrored tokens introduced by SkyLink ensure that total value locked (TVL) remains securely on the original chain, maintaining potential liquidity and bolstering the value of each network.

“The growth of the RWA sector depends on the collaborative efforts of diverse blockchain ecosystems, each contributing unique strengths to build a robust cross-chain infrastructure,” said Teddy Pornprinya, Co-founder of Plume Network. “By aligning with these networks, we’re establishing the foundation for an interoperable RWA landscape where institutional-grade yields are easily accessible across any chain or rollup.”

With traditional markets exceeding $100 trillion in commodities, bonds, and stocks, representing significant tokenization potential, this expansion addresses a key market need: while RWA tokenization has grown substantially, the distribution of assets across different blockchain ecosystems has remained fragmented.

SkyLink’s integration with LayerZero enables unified pools with cross-chain mint and burn functions, allowing seamless issuance and redemption of YieldTokens across multiple chains while preserving Plume’s asset custody and compliance infrastructure.

The integration enables:

  • Continuous asset distribution across any supported blockchain network
  • Permissionless access to institutional-grade RWA assets
  • Native composability for asset-backed tokens across DeFi applications
  • Unified compliance and security standards across all chains

“Looking ahead to 2025, we believe multi-chain interoperability will be crucial in unlocking the next phase of RWA adoption,” added Jason Meng, Head of Business Development at Plume Network. “Our goal is to make Plume the hub for cross-chain RWAfi yield distribution, supporting the growing demand for real world asset exposure in DeFi. We are actively seeking to integrate new networks to expand this ecosystem further.”

About Plume

Plume Network is the first full-stack L1 RWA Chain and ecosystem purpose-built for Real World Asset Finance (RWAfi), enabling the rapid adoption and demand-driven integration of real-world assets. With 180+ projects building on the network, Plume offers a composable, EVM-compatible environment for onboarding and managing diverse real-world assets. Coupled with an end-to-end tokenization engine and a network of financial infrastructure partners, Plume simplifies asset onboarding and enables seamless DeFi integration for RWAs so anyone can tokenize real-world assets, distribute them globally, and make them useful for native crypto users.

Boba Network Integrates Nucleus to Expand Cross-Chain Functionality and Ecosystem Accessibility 3367

Boba Network has announced the integration of Nucleus, a protocol designed for blockchain networks. This collaboration enables users bridging ETH, Liquidity Staking Tokens (LSTs), or Liquidity Reward Tokens (LRTs) to the Boba Network to engage with Ethereum mainnet functionalities while accessing various DeFi protocols, gaming platforms, and NFT marketplaces

The partnership aligns with Boba Network’s focus on scalability and user-focused development. The integration of Nucleus expands Boba Network’s ecosystem offerings, highlighting advancements in cross-chain functionality and composable infrastructure.

Enhancing Results Through Cohesion

  1. ETH, LSTs, or LRTs bridged to Boba Network are integrated into the network’s system, facilitating seamless interaction with decentralized applications. This approach aims to optimize user engagement without additional complexity.
  2. This version removes promotional language and references to financial benefits, focusing solely on functionality.
  3. Frictionless Cross-Chain Operations
  4. Secure interchain messaging protocols connect Ethereum Mainnet and Boba Network, enabling efficient yield aggregation. The flow of assets and rewards benefits from streamlined coordination between chains.
  5. Composable Infrastructure
  6. Smart contracts empower cross-chain deposits, withdrawals, and liquidity management. This allows developers to build robust decentralized applications that incorporate Nucleus’s functionality without added complexity.

Boba Network as a Foundation for Innovation

Boba Network’s advanced capabilities support Nucleus’s goal of integrating core functionalities into blockchain ecosystems.

HybridCompute
Off-chain data computation at scale lowers costs and boosts performance for yield-bearing protocols.

Account Abstraction
Simplified user interactions reduce onboarding barriers and enhance overall accessibility.

Low Transaction Costs
Lower fees support high-volume user participation and provide a cost-effective environment for dApp developers.

This synergy bolsters ecosystem capabilities, drives the adoption of decentralized technology, and sets the stage for new market opportunities.

Aligning with Nucleus’s Mission

By deploying on Boba Network, Nucleus aims to integrate core functionality across multiple crypto networks. This approach supports ecosystem participation by leveraging Boba Network’s features, including speed, cost-efficiency, and access to a range of decentralized applications.

What the Integration Brings

  • For Users: Convenient access to a variety of applications within the Boba Network ecosystem.
  • For Developers: Tools and resources for integrating advanced features into decentralized applications to support innovative product development.
  • For Ecosystems: Increased network activity supported by integrated functionalities, contributing to the ongoing development of blockchain technology.

Setting a New Standard for Blockchain Networks

The collaboration between Nucleus and Boba Network aims to integrate advanced network functionalities as a core feature rather than an additional option. This integration seeks to enhance the accessibility and utility of blockchain technology, supporting broader adoption and facilitating advancements in decentralized finance and related fields.

Users can learn more about Nucleus on Boba Network and experience how this integration is redefining blockchain networks.

About Nucleus

Nucleus is a protocol designed to integrate core functionalities at the foundational layer of blockchain ecosystems. By streamlining cross-chain operations and providing developers with tools for integrating advanced features, Nucleus aims to enhance how users interact with Web3 technologies.

About Boba Network

Boba Network is a multichain Layer 2 solution designed for scalability, low transaction costs, and enhanced developer capabilities. Through innovations such as HybridCompute™ and account abstraction, Boba Network supports diverse dApps spanning DeFi, gaming, and NFTs, aiming to bring the next wave of users into the blockchain space.

Website: https://boba.network
Twitter: @bobanetwork
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bobanetwork/

1Fuel revolutionizes the crypto landscape with innovative wallet as presale gains momentum 5117

With the cryptocurrency market surging past $3.3 trillion in 2024, the stage is set for groundbreaking innovations to redefine the digital economy. Amid this bullish wave, 1Fuel, an emerging leader in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, is launching its state-of-the-art cryptocurrency wallet alongside a highly anticipated token presale. Positioned at the forefront of multi-chain integration, 1Fuel promises to simplify crypto transactions, prioritize privacy, and unlock new opportunities for passive income.

A wallet designed for the future

1Fuel’s cryptocurrency wallet aims to address critical pain points in the blockchain ecosystem. By integrating multi-chain functionality and privacy-centric features, 1Fuel sets a new standard for crypto storage and transactions.

Key highlights of the 1Fuel wallet include:

  • One-click cross-chain transactions: Users can seamlessly swap assets like Ethereum and Solana without navigating multiple platforms or dealing with complex steps.
  • Cold storage technology: State-of-the-art cold wallet security ensures users’ digital assets remain untouchable by cyber threats.
  • Privacy mixer: Built-in anonymization tools provide unparalleled transaction privacy in an era where data breaches are rampant.
  • Peer-to-Peer (P2P) exchange: 1Fuel’s platform eliminates intermediaries, allowing direct, efficient, and secure trades between users.
  • Crypto debit and credit cards: Bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds, these cards make crypto spending as easy as traditional banking.

“1Fuel isn’t just a wallet; it’s an ecosystem designed to empower users in a rapidly evolving blockchain economy. We’re delivering tools that are not just innovative but essential for mass adoption.”

Presale gains traction: over $1.2M raised

Currently in Stage 3 of its presale, 1Fuel’s OFT token has already raised over $1.2 million. Early backers have seen gains of 50% since the initial price of $0.01, with tokens now priced at $0.015. Investors can take advantage of a limited-time 20% bonus on all purchases, underscoring the project’s strong growth potential.

Strategically positioned for 2025

As DeFi adoption accelerates toward an expected $232 billion by 2030, 1Fuel’s comprehensive ecosystem is perfectly positioned for exponential growth. Regulatory clarity across key markets, coupled with rising institutional interest, offers fertile ground for widespread adoption. Notably, BlackRock’s endorsement of crypto investments and global moves toward decentralized currencies, such as Russia and El Salvador’s initiatives, signal a shifting financial landscape.

“Institutional investors and retail users alike are recognizing the importance of secure, user-friendly solutions. 1Fuel’s platform is poised to bridge these worlds, delivering exceptional value to its community.”

Looking ahead

The pieces are falling into place for 1Fuel. From robust staking rewards of up to 30% APR to a user-centric wallet that simplifies crypto transactions, the project addresses both current and future challenges in the digital economy.

As the cryptocurrency market matures, 1Fuel’s innovations make it an attractive prospect for both seasoned investors and newcomers. The presale represents a unique opportunity to join the forefront of a project set to redefine the crypto landscape.

Get involved

Discover how 1Fuel is shaping the future of cryptocurrency. Join the presale and learn more about the platform’s groundbreaking features at the links below:

Website: https://1fuel.io/
Telegram: https://t.me/Portal_1Fuel
Twitter / X: https://x.com/1Fuel

About 1Fuel

1Fuel is a pioneering DeFi project dedicated to simplifying and securing cryptocurrency transactions. Through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to user-centric design, 1Fuel is redefining the way individuals and institutions interact with the blockchain.

Babylon Labs Collaborates with Fiamma to Build Trust-Minimized Bitcoin Bridges 5566

Fiamma, a pioneer in BitVM2 technology, has secured strategic investment from Babylon Labs to advance the shared vision of a Bitcoin-secured decentralized world. The initiative focuses on developing the software solution for the first Trust-Minimized Bitcoin Bridges to cosmos chains in the ecosystem. These bridges achieve unparalleled security by pioneering the integration of zero-knowledge technology into Bitcoin through the innovative BitVM2 paradigm. This effort aims to unlock the untapped potential of 21M BTC, enabling Bitcoin to transcend its traditional limitations and interact seamlessly with other ecosystems.

This integration is more than just a bridge—it’s a step toward redefining Bitcoin’s utility and efficiency within the digital economy. By enabling innovative solutions built on Bitcoin’s inherent strengths, the collaboration sets the stage for breakthroughs that will reshape how Bitcoin is utilized across programmable blockchains and beyond.

Fiamma: BitVM2 Pioneer

In November 2024, Fiamma launched the alpha testnet for Fiamma Bridge, the first BitVM2-powered trust-minimized Bitcoin bridge, along with the devnet for Bitcoin’s first ZK verification layer utilizing BitVM2. These groundbreaking innovations mark the first implementations of BitVM2, a technology that not only scales Bitcoin but also enables seamless, pragmatically trustless interactions with other programmable blockchains.

Fiamma has pioneered the development and implementation of the most efficient and compact verifiers in Bitcoin Script, including Fflonk and Groth16, setting a new standard for optimized ZK verification. This achievement lays the foundation for future advancements in ZK technology, with a commitment to further innovation and refinement.

Babylon Protocol: The Leading Trustless Bitcoin Staking Solution

Babylon Labs, which develops software solutions enabling new native use cases for Bitcoin, including Bitcoin’s largest staking protocol with over 57,000 BTC staked through it (equivalent to $6 billion in TVL), is helping transform the perception about Bitcoin’s utility through this novel trustless staking technology that allows Bitcoin holders to mobilize their BTC to secure other proof-of-stake systems while receiving additional programmatic rewards.

Key Milestones in the Integration

After months of technical discussions and collaboration, the two teams have outlined two key milestones for their integration:

  1. Trust-Minimized Bridge: A transformative solution that activates BTC’s asset potential, providing holders with more options and trustless participation in DeFi, PayFi, and other use cases on any chain without security concerns.
  2. Future Innovations Beyond the Bridge: Building on the foundation of the Trust-Minimized Bridge, the integration is designed to pave the way for advanced solutions that enhance Bitcoin’s utility and capital efficiency, unlocking its role in the broader financial and decentralized landscape.

The integration will initially focus on developing the Trust-Minimized Bridge, combining the strengths of both parties to create high-impact, high-quality solutions that set a new standard for Bitcoin-based interoperability.

Trust-Minimized BTC Bridge

Based on the BitVM2 paper, the definition of “Trust-Minimized” is the existence of one active rational operator and rational challengers.

This means that:

  1. As long as there is 1 honest challenger, the safety of the Bridge is established;
  2. As long as there is 1 honest operator, the liveness of the Bridge is established.

Based on this trust assumption, Fiamma and Babylon Labs are working together to research and develop software for a Trust-minimized bridge by ensuring users retain custody of their assets, with the following parameters:

  1. Peg-In (Deposit) Safety: If the B-BTC is minted on Babylon chain, then the same amount of BTC has been locked on the Bitcoin network
  2. Peg-In Liveness: If the user has locked some amount of BTC on the Bitcoin network following the bridge protocol, then the user can self-mint the same amount of B-BTC on Babylon chain within a finite known time bound.
  3. Peg-Out (Withdraw) Safety: If the BTC is unlocked on Bitcoin, then the same amount of B-BTC has been burnt on the Babylon chain
  4. Peg-Out Liveness: If the user has burnt some amount of B-BTC on Babylon chain following the bridge protocol, then the user can unlock the same amount of BTC on the Bitcoin network within a finite known time bound.

The system leverages the following key components to ensure the above security properties.

Sidechain Modules:

  • On-Chain Bitcoin Light Client
  • Bridge Contract
  • Wrapped BTC Contract

Bitcoin Modules:

  • ZK Light Client Networks (Bitcoin & Sidechain)
  • BitVM2-based Snark Verification on Bitcoin
  • BitVM2 Transaction Graph

Off-Chain Module:

  • Event Monitor
  • Relayer Network
  • Multi-Operators
  • Fungible Liquidity Provider
  • Permissionless Challenge
  • Proof Generation
  • Proof Aggregation

For detailed information on the bridge’s architecture and security, check out our docs and stay tuned for our upcoming blog series.

About Fiamma

Fiamma is unlocking real-world use cases for Bitcoin, transforming it into a dynamic asset and the foundation for a decentralized internet and financial system. Backed by Lightspeed Faction and L2IV, Fiamma leads innovation with the Fiamma Bridge and Fiamma Layer, the first products to implement BitVM2. These foundational technologies are just the beginning, as Fiamma continues to develop protocols that expand Bitcoin’s potential across programmable blockchains and real-world applications. With a growing network of strategic partners, including Babylon, BOB, Satlayer, and RiscZero, Fiamma is shaping the future of decentralized systems.

About Babylon Labs

Babylon Labs focuses on Bitcoin security-sharing protocols with a vision of building a Bitcoin-secured decentralized world. The latest software development is the world’s first trustless and self-custodial Bitcoin staking protocol, which enables Bitcoin holders to stake their BTC on other decentralized systems such as PoS chains, L2s, Data Availability (DA) layers, etc, enabling stakers to receive staking rewards without the need for third-party custody, bridge solutions, or wrapping services. The greater idea is to combine the high security and wide adoption of Bitcoin with the efficiency and scalability of PoS systems, increasing Bitcoin’s utility.

Nexera announces first compliance-ready Layer 1 for institutional on-chain capital markets 5679

Nexera announces the launch of its Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built to meet the demands of institutional on-chain capital markets. By embedding compliance, interoperability, and scalability at its core, Nexera Chain delivers a comprehensive solution for real-world asset tokenization, bridging traditional and decentralized finance.

This innovative blockchain integrates advanced AI-driven tools for compliance, enabling automated Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYB), Know Your Transaction (KYT), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Travel Rule enforcement. Nexera Chain ensures every participant and transaction adheres to global regulatory standards, providing institutions with the confidence to operate in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Its design aligns with the principles of frameworks such as the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), offering a strong foundation for compliance without compromising efficiency or innovation.

Nexera Chain stands out by addressing the long-standing challenges of blockchain adoption in institutional markets. Its compliance-first infrastructure eliminates the inefficiencies and security gaps caused by fragmented solutions, ensuring seamless integration of regulatory requirements.

The blockchain’s omnichain interoperability enables fluid connections across public and private networks as well as legacy systems. This removes barriers to liquidity and data flow, paving the way for institutions to scale their tokenization efforts while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and security.

The platform also simplifies tokenization for developers and enterprises with its developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, and white-label solutions. These tools streamline the process of bringing both tangible and digital assets on-chain, ensuring compliance across the entire asset lifecycle.

Central to Nexera Chain is the ERC-7208 standard, a universal framework for managing tokenized assets, data, and identity across multiple networks. By standardizing these components, ERC-7208 supports consistent cross-chain activity and unlocks new opportunities for businesses to innovate within a scalable, interoperable environment.

With over $1 billion in aggregate value represented across the Nexera ecosystem, including applications in tokenized real estate, art, carbon credit, GPUs, and more, Nexera Chain demonstrates its ability to deliver measurable value. Its unified infrastructure bridges the gap between traditional financial systems and blockchain technology, creating a compliant, scalable, and efficient platform for institutional adoption.

“Over the past six years, we’ve meticulously developed advanced modules for compliance, tokenization, and data. With the launch of Nexera Chain, we’re uniting blockchain technology and modern capital markets in a single robust ecosystem. By integrating low-cost transactions and institutional-grade compliance at the protocol level, Nexera Chain enables secure, efficient on-chain financial operations. Nexera Chain redefines how capital markets embrace digital assets and decentralized finance.” said Rachid Ajaja, Founder & CEO of Nexera.

Nexera Chain’s launch represents an important leap forward for blockchain adoption in institutional markets. By embedding compliance and interoperability into its core, it lays the groundwork for secure, scalable, and compliant participation in global tokenized markets.

About Nexera Chain

Nexera Chain is the first compliance-ready Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built to meet the demands of institutional on-chain capital markets. By embedding compliance, interoperability, and scalability at its core, Nexera Chain delivers a comprehensive solution for real-world asset tokenization, bridging traditional and decentralized finance.