đ For a long time, Bitcoin has been hailed as 'digital gold', recognized globally for its unparalleled security. However, due to the lack of smart contracts and efficient composability, Bitcoin's application in the DeFi field has always been limited. Now, Bitlayer is changing this situationâit not only makes Bitcoin programmable but also injects speed, liquidity, and yield potential into it.
đ BitVM Bridge: A new paradigm for Bitcoin cross-chain.
Bitlayer is creating the industry's first BitVM Bridge, a third-generation BTC cross-chain solution.
Compared to early custodial bridges and multi-signature bridges, the BitVM bridge ensures security through a fraud proof mechanism.
Its core advantage lies in: even if only one party is honest, asset security can be guaranteed.
Users can safely map BTC as programmable assets and further participate in DeFi.
This mechanism supports the issuance of YBTCâan asset pegged 1:1 to Bitcoin.
đ° YBTC: Bitcoin that earns interest.
YBTC is not just a mapped token; it truly makes Bitcoin 'move':
Every YBTC is fully backed by BTC locked in a smart contract.
Users can participate in lending, liquidity pools, staking, and arbitrage with YBTC to generate returns.
Meanwhile, the assets still maintain Bitcoin-level security and transparency.
⥠High-performance Bitcoin Rollup: Speed and security go hand in hand.
Bitlayer is building a high-throughput Bitcoin Rollup:
Using PoS consensus layer to quickly package transactions and periodically settle back to the Bitcoin mainnet through optimistic Rollup.
Achieving sub-second confirmations and low-cost transactions while maintaining EVM compatibility.
Designed a decentralized sorter rotation and emergency exit channel (Escape Hatch) to ensure the safety of user funds.
đ„ Latest updates.
1. Mining power giants join.
In May 2025, Bitlayer announced cooperation with mining pools such as Antpool, F2Pool, SpiderPool, which collectively account for nearly 40% of Bitcoin's hash power, providing strong security endorsement for BitVM.
2. Expansion of the cross-chain ecosystem.
Bitlayer has expanded the BitVM bridge to ecosystems such as Sui, Base, Starknet, Arbitrum, Cardano, Plume, etc., and has launched YBTC on Sui, bridging BTC with the Move ecosystem's DeFi applications.
3. Network V2 summer upgrade.
In July 2025, Bitlayer launched Network V2, bringing:
Sub-second transaction confirmation.
Higher throughput capability.
A 'escape hatch' mechanism that users can exit at any time.
The future V3 roadmap also includes: parallel execution, customized high-frequency trading engine, and user experience close to centralized exchanges.
4. Token issuance and community incentives.
In August 2025, Bitlayer held a $BTR token sale on CoinList, supporting both long-term lock-up and instant unlock modes. At the same time, the project team is also designing community airdrop activities to reward early supporters.
5. Linking with Binance wallet.
Bitlayer is conducting a Booster reward event: users holding BTC in the Binance Keyless wallet and completing designated tasks can share a reward pool of 5.7 million BTR. The event is conducted in phases, with the first 60,000 users per phase eligible to participate.
đ The significance of Bitlayer.
Core functions and value.
BitVM Bridge breaks trust barriers, allowing Bitcoin to securely cross chains and enter DeFi.
YBTC activates 'sleeping' BTC as income-generating assets.
Rollup achieves high performance and low cost while maintaining Bitcoin's security.
Ecosystem expansion to connect mainstream public chains across chains, promoting Bitcoin to become the core of multi-chain liquidity.
Community-driven token economy and incentive mechanisms ensure long-term development.
đź Future outlook.
Bitlayer's goal is not only to bring BTC into DeFi but also to make Bitcoin truly an efficient, composable financial foundation. Possible future trends include:
More developers and projects are joining, driving YBTC to become a mainstream liquidity asset.
Cross-chain ecosystem further expands, covering more public chains and application scenarios.
Mature token economy, increased community participation.
V3 upgrade brings stronger trading performance and user experience.
Summary:
Bitlayer is opening up new possibilities for Bitcoin. From the trust-minimized BitVM bridge to efficient Rollups, and yield-driven YBTC and community-oriented $BTR, Bitlayer is gradually building a complete Bitcoin DeFi infrastructure, elevating Bitcoin from 'value storage' to 'financial engine'.#Bitlayer @BitlayerLabs
