Willem Schroé: Building Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 That Brings the EVM to Bitcoin
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 11 2024
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Background of Willem Schroé:
- He excelled in math competitions, studied engineering with a focus on cryptography, and worked in chemical engineering before committing to Bitcoin.
- Botanix Project:
- Willem Schroé is developing Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 that integrates the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) for financial services.
- Spiderchain Design:
- The spiderchain design aims to create a decentralized network of multisigs for Botanix, leveraging proof-of-stake consensus.
- Reception and Challenges:
- Expectations of mixed reactions from Bitcoin and Ethereum communities towards Botanix, highlighting potential benefits for developers.
- Future Vision:
- Envisions a future where all real-world assets are tokenized on Bitcoin, emphasizing the importance of building a decentralized financial system.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
