Alpen Labs is a financial infrastructure on Bitcoin, utilizing Zero Knowledge (ZK) cryptography to expand global financial access and enhance individual agency. By building a modular rollup layer on Bitcoin, Alpen Labs aims to anchor applications to Bitcoin's secure structure, leveraging its scalability and security features. This initiative not only taps into Bitcoin's native assets but also contributes to an inclusive financial future, underlining the importance of simplicity and trust in high-stakes environments.