Botanix Launches Federated Sidechain with 16 Members On Testnet

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Botanix launches a decentralized Bitcoin sidechain on testnet with a 16-node federation, using the Spiderchain protocol for EVM-compatible dApps. Mainnet set for Q3 2025.

Authors

Juan Galt

Publish date

June 5, 2025

Publisher

Bitcoin Magazine

Web URL

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/botanix-launches-federated-sidechain-with-16-members

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Botanix Labs introduces 16 independent node operators

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Their use of what they call the “Spiderchain” protocol enables Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility, allowing applications like lending and staking directly on the network without wrapped assets or bridges.

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The network plans to evolve into a dynamic federation that supports hundreds of nodes, with the long-term goal of enabling anyone to run a Botanix node.

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