Bitcoin side protocol Side Protocol will launch a modular settlement layer and launch the first phase of the test network

Odaily News Side Protocol announced that it will expand the Bitcoin network through a modular technology stack and launch the first phase of the test network. As a key step in the roadmap, the team will introduce a Bitcoin sidechain as the settlement layer for modular rollup. The settlement layer will be designed for proof verification, liquidity unification, value exchange and cross-rollup interoperability. In addition, Side Protocol will leverage the Cosmos technology stack and IBC protocol to facilitate seamless value transfer between Bitcoin and the Cosmos ecosystem.