#449: Kevin Liu, Co-founder of GOAT Network, Bitcoin DeFi, BTC Institutional Adoption, and BTC Yield

Kevin Liu is a software developer and co-founder of GOAT Network, where he leads the development of the first production-ready Bitcoin-native zkRollup to revolutionize BTCFi. As CEO of ZKM and co-founder of Metis, an Ethereum Layer 2 with $60M in locked assets, he drives scalable, decentralized blockchain solutions. Liu’s vision has secured 5,000 BTC in institutional commitments for GOAT and launched the BitVM2 Playground, advancing trustless Bitcoin bridges. His extensive Bitcoin expertise and leadership in innovative cryptoeconomic designs make him a pivotal figure in blockchain’s evolution.

In this conversation, we discuss:
- Merge mining
- BitVM2 Playground
- Crypto builders in Toronto
- Institutional adoption of Bitcoin
- BTC supply shock incoming 
- How GOAT gets their yield 
- BTC self custody 
- Bitcoin security 
- How GOAT contributes to the core mission of Bitcoin

GOAT Network
Website: www.goat.network
X: @GOATRollup
Telegram: t.me/GOATrollup

Kevin Liu
X: @kevinliub
LinkedIn: Kevin Liu

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