Blockspace Media has acquired Bitcoin Layers, an independent data platform that tracks metrics across the growing ecosystem of Bitcoin layer‑2 networks and scaling solutions, marking a strategic expansion for Blockspace from crypto journalism into data and intelligence products.
Bitcoin Layers has built a reputation as a premier research and analytics hub focused on the technical and economic activity of Bitcoin’s scaling ecosystem, including sidechains, bridges and other layer‑2 implementations that aim to increase throughput and utility beyond Bitcoin’s base layer. At the time of the acquisition, Bitcoin Layers reported that more than 361,830 BTC, valued at over US$34.5 billion, was locked across these scaling solutions, highlighting the rapid growth and significance of the sector.
Under the deal, Bitcoin Layers will become Blockspace’s first proprietary data product, and its research and on‑chain analytics will be integrated into a new suite of tools and dashboards aimed at both retail and institutional users. This forthcoming dashboard is expected to track key indicators such as total value locked (TVL), network adoption, transaction activity, and comparative metrics across different layer‑2 protocols.
Blockspace co‑founder William Foxley said the acquisition supports the company’s broader vision of evolving beyond a news outlet into a comprehensive platform covering the investable landscape of Bitcoin‑related assets, including expanding into bitcoin‑related equities, exchange‑traded funds (ETFs), and other market intelligence offerings throughout 2026. Bitcoin Layers’ data will help differentiate between a wide array of scaling architectures, such as rollups, federated models, and sidechains, providing clearer insights for users navigating a fragmented ecosystem.
The founder of Bitcoin Layers, known simply as Janusz, will remain involved post‑acquisition as an advisor, helping guide the evolution of the merged data platform. Janusz emphasised that the integration will allow deeper understanding of user trends and expanded analytics capabilities, while also continuing educational efforts about the design and trust models behind each layer‑2 solution.
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Industry observers see the acquisition as timely, coming amid heightened interest from investors and developers in Bitcoin’s second‑layer landscape. Layer‑2 solutions, which complement the Bitcoin main chain by handling transactions or data off‑chain before settling to the base layer, are increasingly viewed as essential for scaling Bitcoin for broader usage, though the space remains technically diverse and conceptually complex.
Blockspace also plans to build on its existing research initiatives and events, including its OPNEXT technical conference, scheduled for April 16, 2026, in New York, by integrating Bitcoin Layers’ insights into future programming and product development. The acquisition reflects a broader trend in the crypto industry of combining media, research, and analytics to serve a maturing market seeking real‑time, on‑chain intelligence.
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