Bitlayer – Unlocking Bitcoin for DeFi
Bitcoin is the most secure, trusted, and widely recognized cryptocurrency, but when it comes to lending, trading, or earning yield, it’s slower than many other blockchains. Bitlayer changes that. Using BitVM technology, it brings smart contract functionality and near-instant transactions to Bitcoin—without compromising its security.
How It Works:
Lock BTC: Your Bitcoin is safely stored in the BitVM Bridge, fully trustless with no middlemen.
1:1 Tokenization: Receive YBTC, fully backed by your locked BTC.
Instant Access: Helper nodes remove long wait times, letting you interact with the network immediately.
What You Can Do with YBTC:
Trade instantly on Bitlayer’s exchanges.
Lend and earn competitive interest.
Bridge to other chains for cross-ecosystem opportunities.
Pay fees and use dApps directly on Bitlayer.
Why Bitlayer Stands Out:
✅ Near-instant transactions
✅ Bitcoin-level security
✅ Compatible with Ethereum DeFi apps
✅ Over $800M already locked in the BitVM Bridge
With Bitlayer, Bitcoin stops sitting idle. It becomes a yield-generating, multi-chain asset—giving institutions, traders, and long-term holders a way to put BTC to work in DeFi.
