Alpen Labs is a financial technology company dedicated to expanding global financial access and autonomy using zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography on the Bitcoin network. They focus on developing a modular rollup layer to empower applications that enhance worldwide financial inclusion and create Bitcoin-based financial systems. Their work includes building native ZK Proof Verifiers for Bitcoin, scalable payment protocols, and optimistic ZK bridges, all aimed at scaling Bitcoin's infrastructure for a more inclusive financial future.