Optimistic about Bitlayer: A Rising Star of Bitcoin Layer 2
1. Why We Are Optimistic About Bitlayer
Core Infrastructure for Bitcoin DeFi
Bitlayer is based on BitVM technology, bringing smart contract capabilities to Bitcoin and greatly expanding the programmability of BTC. Its BitVM Bridge achieves low-trust cross-chain connectivity between Bitcoin and the EVM ecosystem, addressing the pain point of BTC's inability to directly enter DeFi.
Smooth Progress of Mainnet
The project launched its mainnet V1 in early 2024 and released the BitVM Bridge Beta mainnet version in July 2025, marking the gradual improvement of its cross-chain and contract capabilities, with a steady advancement of its technological roadmap.
Strong Financing Power
Bitlayer recently completed a community public sale, raising $5 million with over 6,300 participants. Combined with previous seed and Series A funding rounds, the total financing amount of the project is close to $30 million, backed by several well-known institutional investors, providing solid financial support for future development.
Strong Team Background
The founding team members come from top blockchain companies such as Huobi, Polygon, and Polkadot. Co-founder Hu Yechuan previously served as the head of Southeast Asia ecosystem for Polygon, while He Changbin has built Huobi's Heco public chain. The team has rich experience in technology and ecosystem development.
Positive Community Response
In the community, Bitlayer is widely seen as a “solid, concise, and promising” project. Many users believe that this is one of the few high-quality infrastructure projects in the Bitcoin ecosystem and is expected to become the core of future BTC DeFi.
