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Merlin Chain

https://merlinchain.io
https://twitter.com/MerlinLayer2

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Merlin Chain (Merlin Layer2)

Merlin Chain (website: https://merlinchain.io/, X/Twitter: @MerlinLayer2) is a Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) network positioned as a “native Bitcoin Layer2,” aiming to expand Bitcoin’s functionality—particularly around Bitcoin-native assets and protocols—while keeping Bitcoin (L1) as the underlying anchor. (merlinchain.io)

What it is

Merlin Chain describes itself as a Bitcoin L2 that integrates multiple components—ZK-rollups, a decentralized oracle network, data availability, and on-chain BTC fraud-proof modules—with the stated goal of empowering Bitcoin L1 assets/protocols/products via the L2 (“Make Bitcoin Fun Again”). (docs.merlinchain.io)

On its public site, Merlin Chain highlights:

  • EVM compatibility (positioned for low fees and scalability). (merlinchain.io)
  • Support for several Bitcoin ecosystem standards/protocols, including BRC-20, BRC-420, Bitmap, Atomicals, Pipe, Stamp, and others. (merlinchain.io)
  • Use of a ZK-rollup design and decentralized oracles in its architecture. (merlinchain.io)

Origin and team

According to Merlin’s documentation, Merlin Chain launched in January 2024 and originated from Bitmap Technology (Bitmap Tech), stated to be founded by Jeff Yin. (docs.merlinchain.io)

Token (MERL)

Merlin Chain’s docs describe MERL as the ecosystem’s native token. Key stated details include:

Official social account

The project’s official X/Twitter handle is presented (including by third-party exchange help-center listings) as: https://twitter.com/MerlinLayer2. (bitmart.zendesk.com)

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