Introduction
Bitlayer is charting a new course by transforming Bitcoin into a programmable powerhouse. Leveraging BitVM, a novel paradigm that enables Turing-complete smart contracts and trust-minimized bridging, Bitlayer is pioneering DeFi infrastructure directly on Bitcoin. This makes DeFi more secure, efficient, and integrated than ever before.
BitVM Bridge Mainnet — A Game-Changer
At its Summer Launch 2025, Bitlayer unveiled the BitVM Bridge Mainnet Beta—a trust-minimized, non-custodial bridge that allows users to mint YBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-pegged asset usable across DeFi ecosystems.
This bridge is already integrated with top ecosystems like Sui, Base, Arbitrum, Starknet, Sonic, and Plume, unlocking trillions in Bitcoin liquidity.
Bitlayer Rollup V2 — Bitcoin-Equivalent Security at Scale
Bitlayer's roadmap introduces V2 Rollup, combining PoS block sequencing with rollup-style anchoring to Bitcoin. This ensures each state transition inherits Bitcoin’s security via fraud proofs and on-chain finality. The network also boasts sub-second finality and escape mechanisms.
Looking ahead to V3, Bitlayer envisions institutional-grade performance with sub-millisecond execution, horizontal scalability, EVM compatibility, and a CEX-level experience.
Market Momentum & Real Use Cases
Bitlayer has already hit a TVL high of $850 million and supports over 200 dApps across Bitcoin-native DeFi sectors.
Their strategic partnerships with mining pools and L1 ecosystems signal a robust foundation for scalable Bitcoin DeFi infrastructure. 