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