Bitlayer: Driving the Future of Bitcoin DeFi
Bitlayer is transforming Bitcoin from a static store of value into a yield-generating asset, unlocking new opportunities in Bitcoin Finance (BTCFi). By combining Bitcoin’s unmatched security with scalable, decentralized infrastructure, Bitlayer is addressing the growing demand from major institutions—like Franklin Templeton, which holds ~$500M in BTC—for secure, yield-bearing solutions.
Market Potential: BTCFi blends Bitcoin’s security with DeFi’s flexibility, creating massive growth potential. Bitlayer is strategically positioned to capture this market by enabling BTC holders to earn yield.
Core Technology:
BitVM Bridge — A trust-minimized bridge locking BTC in smart contracts, allowing it to enter DeFi as YBTC (1:1 backed), which can be staked, lent, borrowed, or traded. Live on mainnet since 2025.
Bitlayer Network Rollup — A high-speed Bitcoin Layer-2 with EVM compatibility, near-instant confirmations, and final settlement on Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work.
Ecosystem Growth: Connected with Sui, Base, Arbitrum, Cardano, and protocols like Plume. Partnered with top Bitcoin mining pools—Antpool, F2Pool, SpiderPool—for real-time BitVM execution.
Funding & Backing: $25M raised from investors including Polychain Capital, Franklin Templeton, Framework Ventures, StarkWare, and OKX Ventures.
Community Incentives: Early adoption is driven by programs like the 30M BTR Booster Rewards and the Pre-TGE subscription via Binance Wallet.
The Vision: With its BitVM Bridge and Layer-2 rollup, Bitlayer is moving Bitcoin beyond “digital gold” to a programmable, yield-producing cornerstone of decentralized finance.
