Blockspace Media acquires Bitcoin Layers to expand data coverage

Blockspace Media announced it has acquired Bitcoin Layers to strengthen its Bitcoin data and analytics offerings.

The acquisition was disclosed in New York on Jan. 19, 2026.

Bitcoin Layers is an independent provider of metrics focused on the Bitcoin layer 2 ecosystem.

Blockspace said the data will be integrated into its editorial products and a forthcoming analytics dashboard.

The dashboard will track Bitcoin layer 2 adoption and total value locked across scaling platforms.

Bitcoin Layers maintainer Janusz will remain involved as an advisor following the acquisition.

Blockspace confirmed this marks the launch of its first dedicated data product.

Initial figures show more than 361,830 BTC locked across bridges, layer 2s and scaling platforms.

The locked Bitcoin was valued at over $34.5 billion as of Jan. 14.

Blockspace plans to add further metrics covering Bitcoin-related equities and exchange-traded funds.

Additional datasets will also track other Bitcoin-linked financial instruments.

The company said it will present further details on its data strategy at OPNEXT in New York on April 16, 2026.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $91,020.65.