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# Background

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[Overview of Bitcoin's Limitations](/what-is-0xvm/background/overview-of-bitcoins-limitations.md)
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[The Need for Enhancements](/what-is-0xvm/background/the-need-for-enhancements.md)
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[Existing Layer-2 Solutions](/what-is-0xvm/background/existing-layer-2-solutions.md)
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