In a significant strategic shift, Blockspace Media has acquired Bitcoin Layers, a platform dedicated to tracking data within the Bitcoin scaling ecosystem. This acquisition, confirmed on January 19, 2026, marks Blockspace”s transition from a purely journalistic focus to the development of blockchain intelligence products.
With the integration of Bitcoin Layers, Blockspace intends to create a comprehensive dashboard that will monitor key metrics such as total value locked (TVL), adoption rates, and transaction activity across various Bitcoin layer-2 solutions. These solutions include sidechains, rollups, and bridges, which are integral to Bitcoin”s scalability.
As of January 14, Bitcoin Layers reported that over 361,830 BTC, valued at approximately $34.5 billion, was locked in these scaling solutions. Despite the growing market, the layer-2 space remains somewhat chaotic, with the term “L2” often misapplied to different models exhibiting varying degrees of decentralization.
William Foxley, co-founder of Blockspace, stated that the company aims to collaborate with investors and startups to enhance their understanding of genuine on-chain user metrics. “We”re building a platform to cover the investable landscape of Bitcoin-related assets,” Foxley explained.
The acquisition also includes plans for future coverage of Bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and equities, expanding Blockspace”s offerings to provide a more holistic view of the Bitcoin market. The platform is positioned to cater to both institutional and retail investors by elucidating the distinctions between various technical scaling solutions.
Janusz, the founder of Bitcoin Layers, will continue to advise Blockspace during this transition. He emphasized the importance of educating users about the architectural differences in the scaling tools available. “By integrating with Blockspace, we can help protocol developers and investors understand user trends,” Janusz stated.
The upcoming release of new data products is designed to support builders, investors, and funds in tracking activity within the Bitcoin ecosystem. With Bitcoin”s price nearing $69,000 and market experts like Peter Schiff predicting potential volatility, the demand for real-time analytics in the layer-2 sector is likely to intensify.
In addition, many projects tracked by Bitcoin Layers have previously featured at OPNEXT, Blockspace”s technical conference, with the next event scheduled for April 16, 2026, in New York.
