Ankr Launches Bitcoin Secured Infrastructure (BSI) for Developers

馃敤 Bitcoin's New Swiss Army Knife

By Ankr Liquid Staking
Jan 20, 2025, 3:59 PM
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Ankr introduces Bitcoin Secured Infrastructure (BSI), a comprehensive toolkit for Bitcoin development:

  • Developer Tools: Specialized tools optimized for Bitcoin protocol development
  • Modular Infrastructure: Purpose-built systems supporting BTC protocols
  • Ecosystem Support: Infrastructure solutions designed for scaling Bitcoin projects

BSI aims to simplify blockchain infrastructure, enabling developers to focus on creation and innovation.​ The platform supports various functionalities from Layer 2 solutions to staking and interoperability.​

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