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Optimism's Superchain on Ethereum Adds Bitcoin Layer-2 BOB

The Bitcoin layer-2 project BOB has integrated with Ethereum's Optimism "Superchain" ecosystem, receiving a grant of $870,000. BOB aims to bridge Bitcoin and Ethereum for decentralized finance, while Optimism's OP Stack framework enables developers to build blockchains on its network.

The Bitcoin layer-2 project BOB has integrated with Ethereum's Optimism "Superchain" ecosystem, receiving a grant of $870,000. BOB aims to bridge Bitcoin and Ethereum for decentralized finance, while Optimism's OP Stack framework enables developers to build blockchains on its network.

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