In a significant development within the blockchain ecosystem, Jack Liu, former Managing Director at Circle, announced a strategic collaboration with StarkWare to invest a sum of $2 million aimed at nurturing Bitcoin decentralized applications (dApps). Launched on April 1st, the Bitcoin Seed Fund is designed to elevate the initiatives of developers committed to enhancing Bitcoin’s functionalities through innovative dApps.
Commencing his role as a Bitcoin Advocate, Liu will leverage his extensive experience to operate on a global scale, with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). In his advisory capacity at StarkWare, Liu will focus on the integration of Starknet as a pivotal layer for Bitcoin settlement, enhancing its scalability and usability.
His impressive track record in the cryptocurrency space includes pivotal contributions to projects such as Bitcoin Ordinals and the promotion of emerging standards like BRC20s, Bitmap, and CAT20 protocol, positioning him as a key figure in Bitcoin’s ongoing evolution.