Bitcoin-related projects are an integral part of our pipeline and our portfolio - such as Sovryn and Foundation Devices. Over the last months, we have extensively looked into the Lightning Network space. In this post, we highlight the latest Bitcoin and Lightning Network developments. A special focus is placed on recent enablers and catalysts, introducing some relevant players, and discussing outstanding challenges that now offer particular opportunities for builders.

We are excited to be part of the $7M equity seed round of Foundation Devices. We believe Foundation's sovereign computing platform is critical in empowering users to reclaim their digital sovereignty.

Privacy is under attack. The most successful corporations of our time have built their entire business model on surveillance capitalism. The blockchain is – in its most fundamental form as a public ledger of all transactions – a privacy hell. In this multi-disciplinary essay, we summarise where Greenfield stands on this issue and explore how crypto-native solutions can address the tension between public interest and the personal need for privacy.

Permissionlessness and composability are crucial requirements for protocol primitives to become relevant. The area of possible application of an asset defines its overall utility value. Analog, digital fashion collections, metaverses, and protocols that enable interoperability will become more relevant.