From Digital Gold to DeFi Engine

Bitcoin was once called “digital gold” — a static store of value with little programmability. That narrative is changing, thanks to @BitlayerLabs and the first BitVM implementation. #Bitlayer is transforming Bitcoin into a dynamic DeFi engine without changing its core principles of decentralization, immutability, and security.

The infrastructure being built includes:

Trust-minimized BitVM Bridge for secure cross-chain asset movement.

YBTC to give BTC holders a way to earn yield natively.

High-throughput Rollups for scalability that rivals top-performing blockchains.

These aren’t just isolated tools — they form a complete Bitcoin-native DeFi stack. Developers get a reliable foundation to build on, users get both security and utility, and the Bitcoin network gains a new role as the backbone of decentralized finance.

The future of Bitcoin isn’t just about holding — it’s about building, earning, and participating in a secure and composable financial system.