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

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    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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    AppTech Payments Provides Shareholder Update Highlighting Recent Strategic Partnership and Growth Milestones

    2024-09-18T12:05:00Z

    Partnership to drive expansion of AppTech's fully customizable white-label ACH platform to a portfolio of 40,000 clients

    CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AppTech Payments Corp. (Nasdaq: APCX) (“AppTech” or the “Company”), a pioneering Fintech company powering frictionless commerce, provides a shareholder update on recent growth milestones, highlighted by the onboarding of a significant new strategic partner with an extensive portfolio of 40,000 clients.

    AppTech CEO Luke D’Angelo commented, “We are gratified to continue executing on our robust growth strategy as our newest partner begins to integrate AppTech's fully customizable and white-labeled ACH platform into their financial operations. We look forward to continuing to expand the footprint of our entire suite of patented technology capabilities, leveraging our expansive partner network and differentiated solutions as we position the Company for long-term shareholder value.”

    The onboarding process will be expedited by the Company’s groundbreaking automated underwriting system, which enables the seamless onboarding of a multitude of accounts without the cumbersome, outdated manual processes typically required by other platforms. Upon completion, AppTech will significantly broaden the reach for its services and enhance the financial capabilities available to the partner’s extensive client base.

    Additional Recent Growth Milestones:

    1. BaaS Pilot Program Success: AppTech CEO Luke D’Angelo recently highlighted the success of the BaaS pilot program, which has achieved a key milestone in democratizing banking. The program introduced virtual accounts, commercial purchase debit cards, and advanced features such as SMS invoicing for B2B transactions. This initiative aims to reduce friction in payments and foster a Real Time Payment network, setting the stage for the anticipated adoption by over 200 new Independent Sales Organizations. This advancement is positioned to drive growth for legacy banks and credit unions throughout the United States, ultimately allowing them to compete with the large banks and drive value back to the consumer.
    2. InstaCash and Financial Inclusion: AppTech's InstaCash platform is positioned to transform specialty payments by offering a real-time, seamless transaction system. It empowers banks and credit unions of all sizes to provide instant transactions, leveling the playing field in the Fintech space. The platform is also set to enhance financial literacy through integrated online courses, expanding its impact beyond mere transactions to social empowerment.
    3. FinZeo Platform Roll-Out: The FinZeo platform continues to gain traction, with expectations to be available to credit unions nationwide. This innovative solution provides a competitive edge to legacy banks by delivering advanced tech services for mobile payments, ACH, and credit card processing. AppTech anticipates significant uptake as credit unions transition from legacy systems to Fintech solutions.
    4. Airport Adoption of FinZeo: This milestone represents the beginning of a broader rollout expected to include approximately forty domestic and international airports in 2024, setting the foundation for a profitable year ahead.

    About AppTech Payments

    AppTech Payments Corp. (NASDAQ: APCX) provides digital financial services for financial institutions, corporations, small and midsized enterprises (“SMEs”), and consumers through the Company’s scalable cloud-based platform architecture and infrastructure, coupled with our Specialty Payments development and delivery model. AppTech maintains exclusive licensing and partnership agreements in addition to a full suite of patented technology capabilities. For more information, please visit apptechcorp.com.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties. Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate, believe, estimate, expect, forecast, intend, may, plan, project, predict, should, will” and similar expressions as they relate to AppTech are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in methods of marketing, delays in manufacturing or distribution, changes in customer order patterns, changes in customer offering mix, and various other factors beyond the Company’s control. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to any of these factors. AppTech is under no obligation to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

    Investor Relations Contact
    CORE IR
    Scott Arnold
    scotta@coreir.com

    AppTech Payments Corp.
    760-707-5959
    info@apptechcorp.com


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