For over a decade, Bitcoin has always been regarded as the core foundation of the crypto market. However, most investors see BTC merely as a form of 'digital gold' – a safe store of value, bought and left to wait for price increases. But now, with the emergence of BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance), this narrative is changing completely. And the name driving this wave is Bitlayer.

1. BitVM Bridge – Bringing Bitcoin out of 'idle mode'

Previously, if users wanted to bring BTC liquidity into the DeFi world, they had to rely on centralized custodians like Wrapped BTC (wBTC). This method creates many risks because trust must be placed in an intermediary.

Bitlayer has completely solved this issue with BitVM Bridge – a safe, decentralized bridging solution that minimizes trust risks. As a result, BTC is no longer just an 'idle' asset in wallets, but can directly participate in creating real value in decentralized financial applications.

2. Bitlayer Network – Performance extension layer for Bitcoin

Not only does it bring BTC into DeFi, but Bitlayer is also building a rollup network.

  • Fast transactions and low costs: Thanks to rollup architecture, transactions are processed quickly with reasonable fees.

  • Absolute security: Although running on its own network, all data and final value are validated and 'anchored' back to Bitcoin's original blockchain.

This means: Bitlayer provides the necessary scalability while maintaining the legendary security of Bitcoin.

3. Ecosystem and partners: Not just technology

Bitlayer does not stop at technology but also expands the ecosystem:

  • Multi-chain collaboration: Bitlayer has connected with Sui, Base, Arbitrum, Cardano, enhancing BTCFi's interoperability more than ever.

  • The involvement of major mining pools: Antpool, F2Pool, SpiderPool – significant names in the Bitcoin community – have all joined. This is a signal of support from the very 'guardians of the network.'

  • Financial backing from major funds: Polychain Capital, Franklin Templeton… have invested in and trusted Bitlayer, meaning both retail and institutional investors see the potential.

4. Community & early opportunities

Bitlayer is also focusing on community development with many prominent activities:

  • Booster Campaign Phase 2 in collaboration with Binance Wallet.

  • Pre-TGE Event is about to take place, offering early supporters the chance to benefit.

5. Personal perspective

In my opinion, Bitlayer is not just a side project revolving around Bitcoin. It is truly the infrastructure that allows BTC to play an active role in the DeFi world for the first time, rather than just being 'stored to wait for price increases.'

If the BTCFi wave continues to surge, Bitlayer could very well become the 'front-runner' – the leader in transforming Bitcoin from a 'digital gold' into the 'king of DeFi'. 🚀

👉 So what about you? Do you still see Bitcoin merely as a store of value, or do you believe it will become the center of global DeFi?

♡𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞💬 ➤ @BitlayerLabs #Bitlayer