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Merlin Chain Emerges as Bitcoin’s Largest Layer 2, Surpassing $1.2 Billion TVL in Just Six Months

Singapore, Singapore, September 9th, 2024, Chainwire

 

Merlin Chain, a revolutionary Bitcoin Layer 2 platform, has achieved unprecedented milestones in just six months, solidifying its position as the largest Layer 2 in the Bitcoin ecosystem. With a Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassing $1.2 billion and bridge transactions exceeding $16 billion, Merlin Chain has redefined how users interact with Bitcoin, empowering native assets, fostering liquidity, and driving innovative ecosystem developments.

Since its launch in early 2024, Merlin Chain has grown into the largest Bitcoin-native network, with 1.9 million on-chain addresses and over 12.7 million transactions processed. The platform has also become the leading hub for Bitcoin-native assets, hosting over 80% of all Bitcoin-native asset holders.

Merlin Chain’s remarkable achievements in the first half of 2024 include:

  • Adoption and Network Growth: With rapid TVL growth of $3.9 billion within 50 days of the mainnet launch and 1.9 million unique addresses, Merlin Chain continues to lead the Bitcoin Layer 2 space.
  • Strength in Liquidity: Merlin Chain has facilitated over $16 billion in BTC bridged volume, with $1 billion in spot trading and $1 billion in perpetual trading, securing its position as a key player in Bitcoin liquidity.
  • Thriving Ecosystem: Merlin Chain now supports more than 200 decentralized applications (dApps) across DeFi, BTCFi, gaming, NFTs, and more. Leading platforms such as UniCross, Solv Protocol, Avalon Labs, and MerlinSwap have contributed to this robust ecosystem growth, providing the community with innovative services and liquidity solutions.
  • Fair Token Distribution: Token fairly distributed to the community. $MERL’s inflation slowed significantly, to only 0.4% in the next 12 months.

210M $MERL Ecosystem Grant to Accelerate Expansion

To further solidify its leadership, Merlin Chain launched its 210M $MERL Ecosystem Grant Program in June, focusing on enhancing user experience, Bitcoin-native asset innovation, ecosystem engagement, and developer tools. The grant is aimed at expanding the platform’s ecosystem by empowering builders and innovators to contribute to the future of Bitcoin Layer 2.

Technical Advancements and Security

Merlin Chain’s commitment to innovation is supported by its advanced technical architecture. The platform has implemented ZK-Rollup technology and multi-token staking Oracle nodes to enhance security, scalability, and transparency. By integrating solutions like Babylon and BTC Staking/Restaking, Merlin Chain is pioneering new ways to optimize Bitcoin-native asset yields.

Merlin Chain has also partnered with leading security firms such as Celestia for data integrity and Cobo for advanced MPC wallets, ensuring that users have access to cutting-edge technology to safeguard their assets. Additionally, Merlin Chain established the Merlin Security Council, which includes renowned partners like Slowmist and BlockSec, further fortifying its security infrastructure.

Looking Ahead to 2024

As Merlin Chain continues to lead in Bitcoin Layer 2 innovation, it is preparing for even greater expansion in the second half of 2024. With plans to integrate Bitcoin’s latest protocol updates and drive further growth in its ecosystem, Merlin Chain aims to become the dominant force in Bitcoin-native assets, liquidity, and interoperability across multiple chains, including EVM, Solana, and TON.

“We are incredibly proud of the strides we’ve made in such a short time,” said Jeff, Founder of Merlin Chain. “Our success wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community and our innovative partners. As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for Bitcoin and its Layer 2 ecosystem.”

Users can read Merlin Chain’s full report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PtDSlqIHxAC1eiQXI2vB7DRTSXI-NQR_/view?usp=share_link

About Merlin Chain

Merlin Chain is a Bitcoin Layer 2 that integrates the ZK-Rollup network, decentralized oracle network, and on-chain BTC fraud-proof modules. Merlin Chain is committed to empowering Bitcoin’s native assets, protocols, and products on Layer1 through its Layer 2 network to Make Bitcoin Fun Again. Merlin Chain is a subsidiary product line of Bitmap Tech, a premier OG team boasting an overall market cap exceeding $500 million. The BRC-420 “Blue Box” collection under Bitmap Tech has become one of the hottest assets on Ordinals.

For more information, users can visit Merlin Chain’s Website | Twitter | Discord

 

Contact

Head of BD and Partnership
Jonathan
Merlin Chain
contact@merlinchain.com

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Penetration Testing as a Service Market Research - Global Forecast to 2029

2024-09-17T13:02:41Z

Dublin, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Penetration Testing as a Service Market by Offering (Solution and Managed Services), Organization Size, Testing Types, Verticals (BFSI, Healthcare, IT & ITeS, Telecommunications, Retail & E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Education) - Forecast to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The Global Penetration Testing as a Service market size is projected to grow from USD 118 million in 2024 to USD 301 million by 2029 at a CAGR of 20.5%

The growth of the Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) market globally is fueled by several key factors. Cyberattacks' increasing frequency and sophistication have heightened the need for robust security measures, prompting organizations to seek proactive solutions like PTaaS. Growing regulatory and compliance requirements across industries mandate regular security assessments, further driving demand.

The widespread adoption of digital transformation initiatives, including cloud computing and IoT, has expanded the attack surface, necessitating continuous and comprehensive security testing. Additionally, the rise of remote work has increased the complexity of securing distributed networks, making PTaaS an essential tool for maintaining a security posture. The cost-effectiveness, scalability, and flexibility of PTaaS solutions also make them attractive to organizations of all sizes, contributing to the market's rapid expansion.



The market's expansion is fueled by the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, which drive the need for proactive security measures. Regulatory and compliance requirements necessitate regular security assessments, boosting demand for PTaaS. Adopting digital transformation initiatives like cloud computing and IoT expands the attack surface, requiring continuous and comprehensive security testing. Additionally, the rise of remote work has complicated network security, making PTaaS essential for maintaining a robust security posture. The scalability, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility of PTaaS solutions further contribute to their growing adoption across organizations of all sizes.

By testing type, the cloud testing segment will grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The cloud testing segment is expected to achieve the highest CAGR in the PTaaS market during the forecasted period due to several compelling reasons. The rapid adoption of cloud computing by businesses across various industries has significantly expanded the digital attack surface, increasing the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive data and applications hosted in the cloud. Additionally, the complexity of cloud environments, which often involve hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, presents unique security challenges that require specialized testing.

As organizations migrate critical workloads to the cloud, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining data integrity becomes paramount, further driving the demand for comprehensive cloud penetration testing. Moreover, cloud services' dynamic and scalable nature necessitates continuous and automated security testing to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape. These factors collectively contribute to the accelerated growth of the cloud testing segment in the PTaaS market.

By vertical, the BFSI segment will grow at the largest market size during the forecast period

The BFSI sector is a prime target for cyberattacks because it handles vast amounts of sensitive financial data, making security a top priority. Stringent regulatory requirements and compliance standards, such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and SOX, mandate regular and thorough security assessments to protect customer information and financial transactions.

Additionally, the increasing adoption of digital banking, mobile payments, and fintech innovations has expanded the digital attack surface, necessitating advanced penetration testing services to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. The high stakes associated with data breaches and financial fraud further drive BFSI institutions to invest heavily in robust PTaaS solutions to safeguard their operations and maintain customer trust. These factors collectively contribute to the dominance of the BFSI segment in the PTaaS market.

The report provides insights on the following pointers:

  • Analysis of key drivers (Increasing cyber threats and security breaches, Regulatory and compliance requirements, Digital transformation with the adoption of cloud services and IoT devices, and Shift towards remote work), restraints (High costs and budget constraints and complexity in integration with existing security workflows), opportunities (Technological advancements and automation, Expansion into new verticals, and Alignment of PTaaS with DevSecOps practices), and challenges (Balancing automation and human expertise, Maintaining data confidentiality and security, and Lack of skilled security professionals).
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and product & service launches in the PTaaS market.
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the PTaaS market across varied regions.
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the PTaaS market.
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like Synack (US), HackerOne (US), Synopsys (US), Intervision (US), Edgescan (Ireland), among others, in the PTaaS market strategies.

Key Attributes:

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages304
Forecast Period2024 - 2029
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024$118 Million
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2029$301 Million
Compound Annual Growth Rate20.5%
Regions CoveredGlobal


Companies Featured

  • Synack
  • Hackerone
  • Synopsys
  • Intervision Systems
  • Edgescan
  • Bugcrowd
  • Guidepoint Security
  • Trustwave
  • Cobalt
  • Netspi
  • Veracode
  • Yogosha
  • Software Secured
  • Raxis
  • Vumetric Cybersecurity
  • Nowsecure
  • Breachlock
  • Astra Security
  • Strobes Security
  • Pentest People
  • Rootshell Security
  • Safeaeon
  • Immuniweb
  • Cyberhunter Solutions

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/vx55la

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