Bitlayer is gaining prominence in the cryptocurrency world in 2025, positioning itself as one of the most innovative Layer 2 solutions for Bitcoin. This project has captured the attention of the crypto community thanks to the launch of BitVM Bridge, which allows for the use of Bitcoin in DeFi applications without altering its consensus, under a minimized trust model and without centralized custodians, thanks to verifiable fraud proofs.
Surpassing the limitations of traditional bridges, Bitlayer ensures secure tokenization of BTC as YBTC, which is already available on Sui, with plans for integration with Arbitrum, Base, and other compatible chains. This opens new possibilities for Bitcoin to actively participate in DeFi while keeping its security intact.
⚙️ Hybrid architecture: fast production with PoS + security anchored in PoW
What makes Bitlayer unique is its hybrid architecture, which combines the best of both worlds:
- An operational layer based on Proof of Stake (PoS) for fast block production and EVM compatibility, without the need for staking by the end user (staking is done by validators).
- Security anchored in the Bitcoin blockchain through verifiable proofs with BitVM, backed by the Proof of Work (PoW) model.
This combination significantly enhances the user experience in transactions, approaching the speed standards that users expect in modern DeFi environments, without sacrificing security.
🌐 Emerging ecosystem and multi-chain expansion
Bitlayer already hosts an emerging ecosystem of decentralized applications, including exchanges (DEX), staking platforms, vaults, and NFTs. Its infrastructure continues to grow with partnerships across various chains, strengthening the liquidity and utility of tokenized Bitcoin in the DeFi world.
Additionally, it has the technical support of mining pools such as Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool, which represent approximately 30% of the global Bitcoin hashrate, reinforcing its technical legitimacy and decentralization.
🔗 YBTC: Tokenized Bitcoin with BitVM security
The YBTC token represents BTC 1:1 within the Bitlayer ecosystem and can be used for staking, loans, exchanges, and more. Thanks to the BitVM bridge, this tokenization is performed under a minimized trust model, without traditional intermediaries, and with secure withdrawal mechanisms.
🏁 Conclusion
Bitlayer is not just an additional layer for Bitcoin: it is one of the most promising proposals to transform Bitcoin into a true platform for decentralized applications, combining interoperability, speed, and native security.
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Disclaimer ⚠️
This publication was created for informational and educational purposes. It is not an investment recommendation, nor legal, tax, or financial advice. 🚫
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