Charlie Hu, CEO of Bitlayers | Bitcoin’s Next Frontier: Layer-2 Innovation, ZK-STARKs & Institutional Yield | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

Charlie Hu, CEO of Bitlayers, joins Bitcoin.com’s Frederick Munawa for an exclusive deep dive into the next frontier of Bitcoin innovation — from scaling solutions and ZK-STARKs to the rise of institutional Bitcoin yield products.

As one of the leading figures driving Bitcoin’s Layer-2 evolution, Hu reveals how Bitlayers is transforming BTC from a static store of value into a dynamic programmable ecosystem. With over 28 million transactions and 200+ projects already active, Bitlayers is pioneering the infrastructure that could redefine Bitcoin’s utility and scalability.

From his early days at the Amsterdam Bitcoin meetup to becoming a key ecosystem builder, Hu shares how he’s blending AI, cryptography, and financial innovation to unlock new yield and liquidity opportunities for both developers and institutions.

• How Bitlayers is scaling Bitcoin through Layer-2 innovation
• The power of ZK-STARKs for privacy, performance, and verification
• Why institutional demand for Bitcoin yield products is accelerating
• How AI-driven strategies are shaping crypto finance
• Lessons from building one of the fastest-growing Bitcoin ecosystems

A must-listen for developers, investors, and Bitcoin builders exploring how Layer-2 solutions and zero-knowledge technology are expanding what’s possible with the world’s most secure blockchain.

🎙️ Host: Frederick Munawa – Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Charlie Hu – CEO of Bitlayers
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | bitlayers.io

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