Sidechain
Layer 2● Common

A separate blockchain pegged to Bitcoin, allowing BTC to move between chains. Enables experimentation with new features without changing Bitcoin's base layer. Examples: Liquid (federated), proposed Drivechains (BIP-300/301).

Technical Notes

Two-way peg: lock BTC on mainchain, mint equivalent on sidechain, burn to unlock. Liquid: federated peg with 15-of-15 functionaries, 2-minute blocks, confidential transactions. Drivechains: hashrate-secured peg (proposed, controversial). Trade-off: different trust models.

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Created:1/3/2026by System

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