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What Is Bitlayer?

Bitlayer is a pioneering Layer-2 (L2) solution built to enhance Bitcoin’s capabilities while preserving its renowned security. It combines multiple cutting-edge technologies—BitVM, rollup architecture, EVM compatibility, and zero-knowledge proofs—to enable smart contracts, DeFi, and scalability on top of Bitcoin.

Key Features at a Glance

Built on BitVM (Bitcoin Virtual Machine):

Bitlayer is the first roll-up specifically engineered for Bitcoin, introducing Turing-complete smart contracts via BitVM.

This paradigm allows complex contract execution while respecting Bitcoin’s decentralized and trustless ethos.

Scalability via Rollup (Bitlayer V2):

The upcoming Bitlayer V2 is designed as a Bitcoin-native rollup, processing layer-2 transactions and submitting cryptographic proofs to Bitcoin’s layer-1. It leverages a hybrid proving system that blends zero-knowledge validity proofs with optimistic fraud proofs.

Through this architecture, finality is ensured, and settlement costs remain low without compromising security.

EVM Compatibility:

Bitlayer is 100% compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, enabling seamless migration of smart contracts and tooling from Ethereum to Bitlayer.

Trust-Minimized BTC Bridge & YBTC:

Bitlayer features a trust-minimized BitVM bridge for secure, decentralized bridging of BTC across chains.

Its native YBTC token (1:1 BTC-backed) simplifies bridging, staking, and enabling yield-generating opportunities within and across ecosystems.#Bitylayer