Supply Shock Bitcoin’s Battle For Programmable Money | Alex B
Jul 10, 2025
Alex B, Head of Growth at Ark Labs and contributor to Blockstream and Bitcoin Magazine, shares insights on Arkade, a groundbreaking Bitcoin scaling protocol. They explore how it enables off-chain programmability while preserving self-custody. Alex discusses the innovative design of ArcadeScript, its security advantages, and potential to reshape Bitcoin financial infrastructure. He highlights the shift towards Bitcoin-native capital markets and programmable contracts, showcasing how Arkade could revolutionize user experience in the crypto space.
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ARK Enables Off-Chain Security
- ARK protocol enables off-chain transaction batching with unilateral exits, preserving Bitcoin self-custody.
- This allows advanced off-chain transfers now and programmable money flows in the future.
ArcadeScript: Bitcoin-Safe Programmability
- ArcadeScript extends ARK by adding programmable scripting while preserving Bitcoin's UTXO model.
- It avoids bridges and complex cryptography, enhancing both security and scalability.
ARK Solves Bridge and Scaling Issues
- ARK avoids bridges and additional blockchains, solving security and scalability issues.
- The system runs with a single operator but maintains user control with unilateral spend paths and a virtual mempool without global state.