Bitcoin’s Liquid Network Gains Six New Federation Members

Bitcoin’s Liquid Network Gains Six New Federation Members

Bitmatrix, DIGTL, GMO Coin, Mempool, Specter, and Zaprite are now part of the 63-member group of functionaries.Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream said in a statement sent to Bitcoin Magazine that six new members have joined the Liquid Federation, the cohort of financial institutions that underpins the Liquid Bitcoin sidechain.“Federation members contribute to the Liquid Network's security, gain voting rights in the board election and membership process, and provide valuable input on the development of new features,” the statement said. “Members also benefit from the ability to....


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