Bitcoin Layer Hemi has secured a significant funding round of $15 million, led by YZi Labs and other investors, with the goal of enhancing Bitcoin’s potential. Co-founder Jeff Garzik, an experienced Bitcoin developer, emphasizes focusing on supporting tools rather than altering the core protocol. This strategic investment will support Hemi’s efforts to create infrastructure that fosters interoperability between Bitcoin and other projects like SushiSwap and MetaMask. While its funding round shows increasing confidence in Hemi’s strategy, it is important to note the absence of concrete metrics regarding the locked value, staking, and liquidity flows, suggesting a speculative market stage.