Bitlayer is revolutionizing the Bitcoin ecosystem by unlocking the full potential of Bitcoin through its innovative Layer 2 infrastructure. Built on Bitcoin’s native security architecture and powered by the groundbreaking BitVM paradigm, Bitlayer introduces a trust-minimized BitVM Bridge, a yield-bearing asset called YBTC, and a high-throughput Bitcoin Rollup. These three powerful layers form the foundation of a complete decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure designed specifically for Bitcoin.
Unlike previous solutions that compromise on security or require trust in intermediaries, Bitlayer’s BitVM Bridge offers a trust-minimized way to convert BTC into YBTC, enabling users to earn yield on their Bitcoin holdings within decentralized finance applications. The Bitcoin Rollup provides a fast, scalable, and cost-effective transaction environment, bringing speed and composability to Bitcoin smart contracts while preserving the unparalleled security and decentralization of the original Bitcoin blockchain.
With full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, Bitlayer also allows Ethereum developers to seamlessly migrate their decentralized apps to Bitcoin’s ecosystem, bridging the gap between the two leading blockchains. Its modular and recursive verification protocol ensures that all Layer 2 state transitions are securely settled on the Bitcoin base layer, eliminating new trust assumptions and enabling Bitcoin to participate fully in the DeFi economy.
Bitlayer’s mission is to enable the trillion-dollar liquidity of Bitcoin to be actively deployed in DeFi, unlocking new financial products, faster transactions, and interoperable experiences across multiple chains. This marks the beginning of a new era where Bitcoin is not just a store of value but a programmable, productive asset anchored by ironclad security.
