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Welcome to Bitlayer Documentation

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Welcome to the official Bitlayer documentation center, your comprehensive guide to understanding and developing Bitlayer. Whether you are exploring the foundational aspects of our platform or delving into the details of our advanced upgrades, this documentation will provide you with the technical information and resources you need.

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Bitlayer PoS (V1): For an in-depth understanding of the Bitlayer V1 mainnet, its architecture, and its functions, please visit Bitlayer PoS (V1).

Bitlayer Rollup (V2): Learn about the technical architecture and innovations in our upcoming upgrade by visiting Bitlayer Rollup (V2).

BitVM Bridge: Explore the user guide and technical details for the trust-minimized Bitcoin bridge by referring to the BitVM Bridge document.

Bitlayer Research: Discover the results of our research and technological advancements in the field.

Bitcoin and Layer Two: Challenges

Bitcoin, being the most secure and decentralized blockchain network, faces inherent limitations that hinder its scalability and programmability. Bitlayer aims to address these challenges while maintaining the core principles of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Limitations

Low throughput and high costs: The Bitcoin base layer is designed for security and decentralization, but this comes at the expense of limited transaction capacity and high fees.