https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog Independent technical analysis, due diligence and explanatory articles on Bitcoin Hyper, Bitcoin's Layer 2 architecture and the risks associated with it. en-GB https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/10-questions-before-investing-in-hyper https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/10-questions-before-investing-in-hyper Ten due-diligence questions on $HYPER: intended use, distribution, vesting, security audits, network status, the bridge, liquidity, custody and the risks worth clarifying before any investment is considered. Michele Stefanelli Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/bitcoin-hyper-vs-lightning-two-answers-to-the-same-problem https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/bitcoin-hyper-vs-lightning-two-answers-to-the-same-problem A comparison between the Lightning Network and the architecture proposed by Bitcoin Hyper: use cases, operational maturity, programmability, liquidity and trust assumptions — without presuming functional equivalence. Michele Stefanelli Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/single-sequencer-risk-or-pragmatism https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/single-sequencer-risk-or-pragmatism An analysis of the single sequencer envisaged for the launch of Bitcoin Hyper: operational advantages, concentration of power, censorship, availability, MEV and the conditions for verifiable decentralisation. Michele Stefanelli Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/solana-virtual-machine-for-bitcoin-users https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/solana-virtual-machine-for-bitcoin-users A guide to the Solana Virtual Machine for readers who know Bitcoin: the account model, parallel execution, developer tooling and the limits of the compatibility that Bitcoin Hyper cites. Michele Stefanelli Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/what-is-a-rollup-and-why-bitcoin-needed-it https://bitcoinhyper.uk/blog/what-is-a-rollup-and-why-bitcoin-needed-it Bitcoin prioritises security and decentralisation, yet throughput at the base layer remains limited. This article explains what a rollup is, how it differs from a sidechain, and which additional assumptions the Bitcoin Hyper architecture introduces. Michele Stefanelli Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000