This week on Galaxy Brains, we dive into the intricate world of Bitcoin Layer 2s with Willem Schroe, Founder and CEO of Botanix Labs. Unlike conventional rollups that lean heavily on Ethereum technology, Botanix Labs pioneers a unique approach with its creation, Spiderchain. Designed for superior decentralization and seamless integration into the Bitcoin ecosystem, Spiderchain exemplifies a new generation of L2 solutions aiming to expand Bitcoin’s utility without compromising its core principles. Willem explains the motivations behind Spiderchain, its operational mechanics, and how it differentiates itself in the blockchain space.