Bitcoin's Top 7 Open Source Projects Shaping 2024's Future

November 27, 2023 Image Credit: Experian January 25, 2024 By: Pooja

Bitcoin Core: Heart of the Network

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Lightning Network

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Wasabi Wallet

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Specter Desktop

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BTCPay Server

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Rootstock (RSK)

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Liquid Network

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