#bitlayer @BitlayerLabs Bitlayer is a pioneering Layer-2 rollup built for Bitcoin, powered by the BitVM paradigm. It extends Bitcoin’s capabilities by introducing EVM-compatible, Turing-complete smart contracts—all while anchoring security firmly in the Bitcoin base chain.  

At its core, Bitlayer leverages a Layered Virtual Machine (LVM) architecture:

• A front-end VM handles smart contract execution.

• A back-end VM leverages zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to validate those executions off-chain, ensuring fast, efficient verification without compromising trust. BitVM facilitates smart contract execution on Bitcoin without altering the base layer, while LVM separates logic and proof to optimize performance and security.  

2. Trust-Minimized Asset Bridge

Using OP-DLC (Optimistic Discreet Log Contracts) and BitVM, Bitlayer enables secure, trustless bridging of BTC to the Layer-2 environment.  

3. EVM Compatibility & Developer Migration

Supports smart contracts written for Ethereum, allowing developers to seamlessly deploy existing apps.  

4. Robust Ecosystem Growth

Boasts over 100+ dApps spanning DeFi, gaming, launchpads, and NFTs. Its DApp Center and leaderboards incentivize quality development, and users earn “Gems” that convert into BTR tokens at TG Bridge Integration: Partners include Meson Bridge for stablecoin/assets (USDT, USDC, ETH). 

• Ecosystem Expansion: Multiple live dApps across sectors—DeFi (Trustin Finance, ENZO Finance), NFTs (OKX NFT), gaming (Moonshot, Anome), launchpads (Pumpad), and more.