Computing on Bitcoin #96
July 03, 2026 - Week 27
Welcome to a new edition of Computing on Bitcoin News!
Here’s a quick roundup of some of the latest developments across the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Let's dive in
Sergio Lerner shared that Fairgate has published 12 research papers on Bitcoin and BitVMX over the past two years, with additional publications planned before the end of 2026.
At @FairGateLabs we published 12 papers on Bitcoin & BitVMX in the last 2 years, and we aim to publish 3 more papers before EOY. That much we love Bitcoin.
— Sergio Demian Lerner (sergio.lerner.rsk) (@SDLerner) June 26, 2026
1. BitVMX: A CPU for Universal Computation on Bitcoinhttps://t.co/IF2zhwc21r
2. Union: A Trust-minimized Bridge for…
A new article reviews discussions from the Bitcoin Alpha Conference, highlighting developments in BitVM, sovereign rollups, and Bitcoin Layer 2 infrastructure.
bitget.com
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Why the Bitcoin Alpha Conference is Redefining the Layer 2 Narrative
We are seeing a transition from Bitcoin as a simple settlement layer to a vibrant ecosystem where decentralized finance (DeFi) can finally take root using BTC as the primary collateral.
A new article reviews discussions from the Bitcoin Alpha Conference, highlighting developments in BitVM, sovereign rollups, and Bitcoin Layer 2 infrastructure.
tradingview.com
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Botanix to shut down after 4 years, cites weak demand for Bitcoin DeFi
Botanix, a Bitcoin scaling network that set out to bring “real utility” to BTC without token incentives, is winding down after four years in operation.
The decision comes despite integrations with major crypto infrastructure providers, including Chainlink, Fireblocks and Galaxy, and the launch of a consumer-facing Bitcoin neobank app.
Thanks for reading this edition of Computing on Bitcoin News. We look forward to bringing you more updates from the builders and researchers shaping Bitcoin's future.
Until next week!
The Fairgate Team