Developers

This page is intended to provide an overview of options and information available to developers.

Layer 2s, Side Chains, Drive Chains, etc.

Choosing a chain for developing a bitcoin app can be challenging as new options become available. There are now dozens of layer 2s, side chains, drive chains and more to choose from.

See the Comparison of Chains page for an easier to review table of options.

List of available chains that are live for development:

• Internet Computer Protocol
• Stacks
• Lightning Network
• Rootstock

List of chains that are in development:

• RGB