Bitlayer is a cutting-edge Bitcoin Layer-2 platform built on the BitVM paradigm, bringing Ethereum-style smart contracts to Bitcoin 🧩. Launched with Mainnet-V1 in April 2024, the project blends Turing-complete programmability with Bitcoin-level security and full EVM compatibility ⚡  . It’s backed by major funding—$5M seed and a $9M Series A extension—totaling around $25M raised so far 💰  . Bitlayer supports DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and more, offering low-cost, scalable apps on Bitcoin 🔗  . Its roadmap includes BitVM-based rollups and “Super-Charged” throughput of 20,000 TPS with ~3-second confirmations 🔄 . With interoperability integrations like LayerZero, it bridges Bitcoin with broader Web3 networks, unlocking cross-chain DeFi and tools 🚀@BitlayerLabs #Bitlayer