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Metal Blockchain: BTCVM, LTCVM and DogecoinVM begin alpha testing - 29 Oct 2026

Metal Blockchain begins alpha testing for BTCVM, LTCVM and DogecoinVM on 29 October 2026. The dedicated Layer 1 networks bring Bitcoin, Litecoin and Dogecoin payments to Metal with sub-second finality. Real DOGE moves in a capped beta.The virtual machines expand the range of assets usable for payments on Metal. Their sub-second finality means payments using these coins can reach a final state in less than one second.The Dog that Learned to Hurry, featuring