StarkWare has proposed a new scaling solution aimed at revolutionizing Bitcoin transactions, especially at the micro-level, known as Satoshi payments. This approach leverages zero-knowledge proofs to facilitate transactions off the main Bitcoin blockchain, potentially reducing congestion and fees while increasing transaction throughput. The initiative reflects a broader industry effort to adapt Bitcoin for more frequent, smaller transactions, thus expanding its utility beyond a store of value to everyday uses like micro-payments and digital tipping. Read more at Decrypt