#bitlayer @BitlayerLabs Bitlayer is a Bitcoin-native Layer-2 protocol built on the BitVM concept. It enables smart contracts on Bitcoin with an architecture resembling optimistic rollups—designed for scalability while preserving Bitcoin-level security. 
Key Technologies:
• BitVM Rollup Architecture: Leveraging Turing-complete computation and fraud proofs, Bitlayer provides a trust-minimized bridge and scalable execution environment.  
• BitVM Bridge (Mainnet Beta Launched): Allows BTC to be locked and represented as YBTC, a 1:1 pegged asset usable in DeFi across ecosystems.  
• Evolution Roadmap: V2 introduces PoS block production paired with rollup settlement on Bitcoin; V3 archit Bitlayer is launching its governance and incentive token, BTR, to underpin ecosystem coordination and growth.
Token Sale Highlights:
• Public Sale (CoinList): Scheduled July 31–August 7, 2025.
• 20M tokens for international participants @ $0.20 (FDV ≈ $200M).
• 13M tokens for U.S. participants @ $0.15 (FDV ≈ $150M), with a 1-year cliff.    
• 33M BTR total, unlocking 100% at TGE—for public buyers.   
• Funding Background:
• Seed: $5M (March 2024)
• Series A: $11M (July 2024) Bitlayer stands out as a Bitcoin-focused smart contract rollup designed around security and trust minimization. With the launch of its BitVM Bridge and the upcoming BTR token sale, Bitlayer is positioning itself as the keystone of Bitcoin DeFi infrastructure. Its growth is backed by strong funding, strategic partnerships, and early traction in TVL and ecosystem adoption.
