Computing on Bitcoin #87
May 01, 2026 - Week 18
Welcome to a new edition of Computing on Bitcoin News.
Below is a fresh roundup of the latest signals shaping the next phase of innovation.
A new update from GOAT Network reports the completion of its User Journey Season 1, included hands-on exploration of BitVM2.
goat.network/news
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GOAT User Journey - Season 1 Complete
Over the past several weeks, hundreds of users joined the journey to explore GOAT, learn about the ecosystem, and take their first steps into real interaction with the network. What began as an onboarding initiative quickly evolved into one of the most engaging community programs we’ve run so far.
A new overview by Input Output outlines its 2026 treasury proposals, including Bitcoin-related infrastructure such as a BitVM-powered bridge within the Pogun project.
iog.io/news
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IO treasury proposals: the 5-minute overview
Nine IO treasury proposals are now with the community for governance review. Each supports a specific body of work with clear ownership, timelines, and a direct link to Cardano’s 2030 vision.
A new post by the BOB team announces its first governance proposal. The proposal outlines the DAO’s mission and includes development priorities such as BitVM.
gobob.xyz/blog
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The first BOB Governance proposal is live
BOB token holders can now propose, debate and vote on what comes next. Here's how the process works.
A new report highlights that StarkWare is advancing governance votes for a Bitcoin wrapper (strkBTC) and staking integration on Starknet. The proposal outlines a federation-based bridge design with a roadmap toward greater trust minimization using BitVM and potential Bitcoin-native upgrades.
tipranks.com/news
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StarkWare Highlights Governance Votes on Bitcoin Wrapper and Staking on Starknet
According to a recent LinkedIn post from StarkWare Industries, Bitcoin-related activity on Starknet is shifting from concept to implementation with two governance votes scheduled for April 30. The post highlights plans for strkBTC, a Bitcoin wrapper on Starknet, and outlines decisions on both its bridge architecture and its eligibility for staking.
A new report discusses Bitcoin’s proposed post-quantum migration plan (BIP 361), outlining a phased transition that could eventually freeze non-upgraded coins. The article also notes compatibility considerations with technologies like BitVM, highlighting ongoing debates around governance, timelines, and migration strategies.
silencelaboratories.com/blog
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PQ Signatures: MPC Friendliness and Necessary Endeavors
Organizations around the world are considering upgrading their security stacks to be resilient to adversaries with quantum computing capabilities, commonly referred to as a “cryptographically relevant quantum computer” (CRQC). Regardless of the credibility of CRQCs becoming a reality in the near future, events like NIST disallowing quantum vulnerable cryptosystems (in the 2030s) mean that organizations that wish to stay compliant with standards must have a “post-quantum” (PQ) migration plan.
A new podcast episode featuring Paul Sztorc, CEO of LayerTwo Labs, discusses plans to launch a Bitcoin hard fork called Ecash, introducing BIP300 drivechains
bitcoin-takeover.com
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S17 E21: Paul Sztorc Hard Forks Bitcoin to Launch Ecash with Drivechains!
In August 2026, Paul Sztorc (developer and LayerTwo Labs CEO) will hard fork Bitcoin to create a BIP300-powered altcoin called Ecash. Yes, you read that correctly: after a decade of proposing his soft fork upgrade, the prediction market pioneer got fed up with politics and decided to create what might just turn out to be this decade’s Bitcoin Cash fork. At block height 964000, Bitcoin will once again split.
Thanks for reading!
We’ll keep tracking the most relevant developments as the Bitcoin space evolves.
Until next week,
The Fairgate Team