Ankr Offers Comprehensive Bitcoin L2 Infrastructure and Tools
Ankr Offers Comprehensive Bitcoin L2 Infrastructure and Tools
馃殌 Bitcoin L2 game-changer?
Ankr has announced a complete suite of tools and infrastructure for Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions:
- Full Bitcoin L2 Engineering, including custom VMs and gas fee management
- Strong DePIN Node Operations across 30+ global regions
- Robust infrastructure with third-party vendor integration
- Comprehensive developer tools with enhanced security measures
- Ongoing support and optimization services
This offering aims to enable developers to build scalable L2 solutions that leverage Bitcoin's security and decentralization. By integrating with the Babylon staking protocol, projects can:
- Create dedicated chains linked to Bitcoin
- Allow BTC holders to stake and earn rewards
- Tap into Bitcoin's market cap for enhanced L2 security
- Achieve fast finality for DeFi and gaming applications
- Engage Bitcoin holders to support their L2 ecosystem
We provide a complete suite of tools & infrastructure: 馃敼 Full Bitcoin L2 Engineering (custom VMs, gas fees, more) 馃敼 Strong DePIN Node Ops (30+ global regions) 馃敼 Robust infrastructure w/ third-party vendors 馃敼 Comprehensive dev tools & ironclad security 馃敼 Ongoing support &
Flow Becomes Second Largest TVL on Ankr Platform
Ankr's liquid staking solution for FLOW has reached a significant milestone, securing over 39M FLOW tokens (approximately $15M) in Total Value Locked (TVL). This positions Flow blockchain as the second-largest protocol by TVL on Ankr, trailing only Ethereum. The staking process offers users ankrFLOW tokens, which are: - Liquid and transferable - Reward-generating - Value-appreciating over time MORE DeFi has launched a new vault strategy featuring: - 40%+ APY through FLOW and ankrFLOW looping - Focus on Flow TVL amplification - Curated by SafeYields [Stake FLOW on Ankr](http://ankr.com/staking/stake/flow)
Build on Bitcoin (BOB) Raises $21M in Strategic Investment
Build on Bitcoin (BOB) has secured $21M in strategic funding - a symbolic figure matching Bitcoin's maximum supply of 21 million coins. The investment will support BOB's mission to develop Bitcoin DeFi infrastructure. The latest funding round brings BOB's total raised capital to $21M, following earlier investments in 2024. This strategic capital will be used to create accessible DeFi gateways for Bitcoin's ecosystem.
US Crypto Policy Momentum Drives Ankr Growth
The United States continues implementing favorable crypto policies, creating positive momentum for the industry. Key developments: - Ankr reaches milestone of 1 trillion monthly RPC requests - Ethereum mainnet endpoints processed 17+ billion requests - Company expanding services in blockchain development, APIs, and DeFi infrastructure The regulatory clarity enables businesses to confidently build and expand their crypto operations. Ankr's comprehensive infrastructure supports this growth with: - Complete blockchain development tools - Extensive API services - DeFi and staking infrastructure [Learn more about US policy timeline](https://vist.ly/32m88)
Ankr's Enterprise Arm Asphere Nears SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance
Asphere, the enterprise division of Ankr, is completing SOC 2 Type 2 compliance certification, building on its Type 1 certification from 2024. This development marks a significant step in enterprise-grade Web3 security. Key implications: - Enhanced security protocols for enterprise clients - Improved data confidentiality measures - Strengthened service availability standards This certification demonstrates Asphere's commitment to enterprise-level security in the Web3 space. [Learn more about Asphere's compliance journey](https://www.ankr.com/blog/asphere-achieves-soc-2-compliance-what-this-means-for-our-clients-and-the-future-of-enterprise-web3/)
Asphere to Develop Heurist Chain as Layer 2 for AI Cloud
Asphere, Ankr's enterprise division, is developing the Heurist Chain - a sovereign Layer 2 blockchain designed for AI coordination. Key features: - Built on ZK Stack with Avail data availability - Ultra-low fees and high throughput - Global node infrastructure across 30+ regions - Managed sequencers and block explorer The ecosystem includes: - Serverless AI compute supporting 50+ LLMs - Composable agent marketplaces - ZK L2 payment rails for AI-to-AI communication - Tokenization tools for AI startups [Learn more about Heurist](https://heurist.ai)