Blockspace Moves Beyond Media By Acquiring L2 Tracker Bitcoin Layers

TLDR

• Bitcoin Layers tracked over 361,830 BTC across L2s and bridges by Jan 14, worth $34.5 billion
• Blockspace plans a dashboard to show TVL, adoption, and activity across Bitcoin scaling networks
• The acquisition includes future coverage of bitcoin-related ETFs and equities
• Bitcoin Layers’ Janusz remains as advisor while data tools are built into Blockspace’s offerings

Blockspace Media has acquired Bitcoin Layers, a data platform focused on Bitcoin’s scaling ecosystem. The move signals Blockspace’s expansion from news into blockchain intelligence products, aiming to help investors navigate the growing but fragmented world of Bitcoin layer-2 networks.

Expansion from Journalism to Data Intelligence

Blockspace Media, known for Bitcoin-focused journalism, has acquired Bitcoin Layers, a platform tracking data on Bitcoin’s layer-2 and scaling ecosystem. The deal was confirmed on January 19, 2026. With this move, Blockspace aims to shift from reporting into offering real-time data products for investors and developers.

Bitcoin Layers will now power Blockspace’s upcoming dashboard, a tool to monitor adoption, total value locked (TVL), and transaction activity across Bitcoin L2 platforms. These include sidechains, rollups, bridges, and federated networks. The platform is Blockspace’s first proprietary data product, with plans to expand into bitcoin-related ETFs and equities later in 2026.

Tracking Over $34.5B in Bitcoin Layer-2 Ecosystem

As of January 14, data from Bitcoin Layers showed over 361,830 BTC—worth $34.5 billion—locked in scaling solutions such as bridges and L2s. However, the broader L2 market remains unorganized. Terms like “L2” are often used loosely to describe various models with different levels of decentralization.

Blockspace co-founder William Foxley said the company will work with investors and startups to help them better understand real on-chain user metrics. “We’re building a platform to cover the investable landscape of Bitcoin-related assets,” Foxley said.

Building Better Data Tools for Bitcoin Investors

The new integration is designed to support both institutional and retail users in understanding technical scaling solutions. Blockspace said it would use Bitcoin Layers’ research to track and explain distinctions between rollups, sidechains, and federated models.

Janusz, the creator of Bitcoin Layers, will remain involved in the project as an advisor. “By integrating with Blockspace, we can help protocol developers and investors understand user trends,” Janusz said. He also emphasized the importance of educating users about the different architectures behind the scaling tools they use.

Future Plans Include ETF and Equity Coverage

Blockspace plans to roll out coverage of bitcoin-related equities and ETFs by the end of the year. This is expected to give investors a fuller view of the broader Bitcoin market beyond tokens.

The acquisition also aligns with Blockspace’s ongoing focus on scaling research and infrastructure. Many projects tracked by Bitcoin Layers have previously appeared at OPNEXT, the company’s technical conference. The next OPNEXT event is scheduled for April 16, 2026, in New York.

The upcoming data products are designed to support builders, investors, and funds tracking activity in the Bitcoin ecosystem. With Bitcoin’s price approaching $69,000 again and market watchers like Peter Schiff warning of a “spectacular crash,” real-time L2 analytics may become more valuable to investors seeking market clarity.

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