Bitlayer’s BitVM Bridge is rapidly emerging as a strong contender in the BTCFi space. As one of the first projects to adopt BitVM technology on the mainnet, the platform has already carved out a solid position in the market. This bridge stands apart from traditional cross-chain solutions due to its “challenge mechanism,” which significantly enhances security, making it far more decentralized than multi-signature bridges. Through this technology, BTC can be transferred safely and efficiently to chains like Sui and Arbitrum, enabling opportunities such as DeFi lending and staking. At a time when BTC holders are eager to generate returns from their assets, Bitlayer’s YBTC offers a comprehensive solution to meet that demand.
Its mainnet Beta is already live, having processed over 28 million transactions and locked assets worth more than $600 million. Partnerships with major mining pools such as Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool—which collectively control about one-third of Bitcoin’s hash power—ensure exceptionally fast transaction confirmations. The $25 million investment from Polychain Capital and Franklin Templeton reflects the project’s strong foundation. Currently, the ongoing “Booster” activity in Binance Wallet allows users to earn BTR, while the Pre-TGE is approaching quickly. Given its current momentum, Bitlayer’s growth trajectory shows no signs of slowing down.
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