Bitcoin Ecosystem Explorers - Internet Computer Protocol (ICP)

​Bitcoin’s gravity is pulling builders back. With unmatched network effects, a battle-tested security model, and the deepest liquidity in crypto, Bitcoin is once again the foundation for a new wave of innovation. Across the Layer 2 ecosystem, developers are finding novel ways to extend its functionality -without compromising its core principles.

​This recurring meetup at Network School is for founders, tinkerers, and curious minds exploring how Bitcoin’s base layer is being augmented with new protocols, financial primitives, and application platforms. From payment layers and sidechains to trust-minimized smart contracts and BTC-pegged assets, we’re mapping the frontier of the Bitcoin economy.

​Each session opens with a brief ecosystem update, followed by a focused feature topic, and space for open discussion or project sharing.

​Wednesday, April 16 – Featuring ICP & ckBTC
Presented by Aaron from ICP Hub, Singapore!
The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) offers a decentralized platform for building scalable smart contracts that run entirely on-chain. Chain-Key Bitcoin (ckBTC), a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed token, brings BTC into this ecosystem—enabling fast, low-cost transactions without bridging or wrapping. Discover how ckBTC integrates Bitcoin’s monetary value and security with the Internet Computer’s high-performance environment, unlocking new applications in DeFi, gaming, and beyond.

​All welcome.