As Bitcoin tapped a 25-month price high above $56,000, related layer-2 infrastructure tokens surged even higher with double-digit returns. Stacks, which brings smart contracts to BTC, rose over 30% while RSK and MAP gained 25% and 16% respectively.
These Bitcoin sidechains and scaling protocols enable key functionality like DApps and DeFi on top of Bitcoin’s base blockchain. With Bitcoin regaining momentum, interest rebounds in solutions expanding functionality for investors.
Total value locked across Bitcoin layer-2 bridges also remains strong at over $300 million. The renewed hype reflects the growing utility being built around Bitcoin to supplement native capabilities. Even if temporary, it underscores developer and user adoption growing in tandem with Bitcoin’s resurgence.
