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Zeus Network Successfully Validates First Bitcoin Transaction on Solana Blockchain
Zeus Network has achieved a significant milestone by successfully validating the first Bitcoin transaction on the Solana blockchain using its infrastructure. This development bridges the gap between two distinct blockchain ecosystems, enabling Bitcoin transactions to leverage Solana’s fast and cost-effective infrastructure.
Two Distinct Blockchain Ecosystems
Bitcoin and Solana operate on separate protocols, with Bitcoin utilizing proof-of-work and Solana combining proof-of-history with proof-of-stake. Zeus Network’s infrastructure acts as a bridge, allowing Bitcoin to be tokenized and transacted on Solana without altering Bitcoin’s original protocol.
“@solana can now validate Bitcoin transaction!”
This historic milestone was announced by Zeus Network on December 12, 2024, marking a significant step forward in cross-chain interoperability.
Technical Process
The process involved replicating Bitcoin’s blockchain on Solana using Zeus Network’s core components — the ZeusNode Operator and Zeus Program Library. Bitcoin transactions are verified, locked, and pegged to Solana’s ecosystem, creating a pathway for Bitcoin liquidity to flow into Solana-based decentralized finance applications.
Future Integrations and Roadmap
Zeus Network plans to expand this integration further, with a roadmap that includes onboarding 1% of Bitcoin liquidity onto Solana by mid-2025 and incorporating other UTXO-based assets like Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Kaspa. By that time, ZeusNode is hoping to manage approximately 2,250 BTC.
Additionally, the network plans to open-source the Zeus Program Library in early 2025, encouraging developers to build applications on its infrastructure. This initiative is expected to attract decentralized application (dApp) projects, enhancing cross-chain interoperability within the ecosystem.
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