Aurora launches Light Client, connecting Bitcoin and NEAR

Blockchain developer Aurora Labs has launched the Bitcoin Light Client, connecting Bitcoin with NEAR Protocol for the first time.  The Bitcoin Light Client functions as a smart contract on the NEAR network. What does that mean? All NEAR-based decentralized applications (dApps) can now verify Bitcoin transactions, making sure that NEAR can stay in sync with […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/aurora-connecting-bitcoin-and-near/