On April 1st, COINOTAG News reported that Circle’s Managing Director, Jack Liu, unveiled a strategic partnership with StarkWare, committing $2 million to enhance the creation of Bitcoin decentralized applications (dApps). This initiative coincides with the launch of the Bitcoin Seed Fund, designed to finance developers focused on innovating within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Liu will assume the position of Bitcoin Advocate at StarkWare, focusing primarily on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market. In this capacity, he is expected to provide expert guidance on integrating Starknet as a vital Bitcoin settlement layer. Liuβs robust experience in Bitcoin development, including his pivotal roles in advancing Bitcoin Ordinals and the promotion of BRC20s, Bitmap, Doginals, and the CAT20 protocol, positions him uniquely to influence this new venture.