
THE MINING POD: Marathon Digital’s Slipstream and Layer 2 Ambitions
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Alice: A Secure Layer Two Solution on the Bitcoin Network
The chapter introduces Alice, a layer two solution on the Bitcoin network with an EVM stack for smart contracts, backed by institutions for long-term sustainability. It explores the two-way peg and asset creation on side chains, emphasizing security and institution-grade standards. Discussions include philosophical debates on chains, incentivizing miners, and the importance of aligning incentives with decentralization for network stability.
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