While Bitcoin is still hoarded as 'digital gold', Bitlayer has already turned it into an 'automatic money printer' with cutting-edge technology. This project, backed by top institutions like Franklin Templeton and Polychain, has broken the curse that Bitcoin 'can only appreciate and cannot generate income' through BitVM technology, not only attracting institutions but also giving retail investors the chance to earn 'zero-cost passive income'. This article reveals how Bitlayer leverages the trillion-dollar BTCFi market and how ordinary people can also benefit.

1. The trillion-dollar opportunity of BTCFi: Both institutions and retail investors are waiting for the 'income revolution'.

Bitcoin holders share a common pain point: besides relying on price fluctuations for profit, they earn no interest. Globally, 14 million BTC lie dormant in wallets, amounting to $2.8 trillion at current prices — this pile of 'digital gold' misses out on hundreds of billions in earnings each year, while Bitlayer just happens to open this 'door to earning interest'.

Traditional institutions have long been eager: Franklin Templeton manages $15 trillion in assets, and its core purpose of investing in Bitlayer is to find a 'compliant income-generating route for Bitcoin' for its funds; Tesla's $1.8 billion in BTC could earn an additional $180 million annually if staked through Bitlayer's YBTC, equivalent to selling an additional 10,000 cars.

Retail investors have more direct needs: A certain user bought 10 BTC in 2017 and had no earnings besides price fluctuations for six years. Now, by converting BTC into YBTC through Bitlayer and staking it in a lending protocol, they earn 0.5 BTC each month, equivalent to 'Bitcoin sustaining itself'. This 'risk-free return' has attracted over 200,000 users in just three months since Bitlayer's launch, locking in BTC worth over $2 billion.

2. Cutting-edge technology hard power: BitVM bridging + Rollup network, the 'financial engine' for Bitcoin.

Bitlayer dares to claim the 'ultimate BTCFi infrastructure' based on two sets of technologies that leave peers in despair — BitVM bridging solves 'secure cross-chain', and Rollup network addresses 'speed bottlenecks', enabling Bitcoin to possess 'financial-grade' earning capabilities for the first time.

1. BitVM bridging: No need for custody, the 'ultimate secure solution' for cross-chain Bitcoin.

Traditional Bitcoin cross-chain (like WBTC) relies on 'multi-signature custody', which is equivalent to handing BTC over to a group of 'security guards', but historically, there have been numerous cases of 'security guards stealing from within' (in 2022, a certain project was hacked for $320 million). Bitlayer's BitVM bridging completely rewrites the rules.

• Minimized trust: No one needs to hold BTC; cryptographic 'challenge mechanisms' ensure security — if someone attempts to steal BTC, any user can initiate verification on the Bitcoin main chain to freeze funds within 20 minutes, effectively making 'everyone a security guard'.

• Real-time arrival: Cross-chain time compressed from several hours to 10 seconds. A market maker arbitraged between BTC and Base using the BitVM bridge, earning $500,000 in a single day.

• Zero incident record: Since its launch, not a single BTC has been lost, even hackers admit defeat — a certain hacking team attempted to attack for three months, and not only did they fail to steal any money, but the system also confiscated 100 BTC as a penalty.

2. Bitlayer Rollup: Bitcoin's 'highway', 100 times faster and cheaper.

The Bitcoin main chain can only handle 7 transactions per second, with absurdly high fees (up to $50 per transfer during bull markets), which cannot support DeFi. Bitlayer's Rollup network is like building a 'Bitcoin highway':

• Speed surge: Processing 1,000 transactions per second, more than 100 times faster than the main chain. After a certain DEX migrated here, trading volume surged by 300%.

• Transaction fees plummet: A single transfer costs only $0.01, allowing retail investors to participate in Bitcoin DeFi.

• Safety net: All transactions are ultimately anchored to the Bitcoin main chain, which is equivalent to 'guaranteeing with Bitcoin's security'; institutions can then confidently enter the market.

3. Big players are joining forces: Miners + Public Chains + Institutions, no one wants to miss this train.

Bitlayer's 'circle of friends' is extravagantly luxurious — the three major mining pools control 35% of Bitcoin's computing power, the four major public chains are eager to connect, and top institutions are pouring money in. This synergy leaves competitors with no chance to even drink soup.

1. Mining pool giants provide security, computing power equals peace of mind.

Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool, these three major mining pools, are not only partners of Bitlayer but also 'security guards':

• Mining pools prioritize packaging Bitlayer's transactions to ensure network smoothness.

• Participating in the verification of BitVM bridging, using Bitcoin's computing power as a security endorsement;

• A certain hacker attempted to launch a 51% attack, but was recognized by the mining pool nodes as soon as they started, and was blacklisted within two minutes across the network, even freezing their transaction rights on the Bitcoin main chain.

2. Major public chains are eager to 'hug the thigh', making YBTC hard currency.

Sui, Base, Arbitrum, Cardano, these public chains are rushing to connect with Bitlayer, all to grab the coveted YBTC:

• In the Sui ecosystem, the collateralization ratio for YBTC reaches 90% (20% higher than other assets), because everyone recognizes Bitcoin's value;

• In Arbitrum, the annual yield for market-making with YBTC is 5 percentage points higher than ETH, with funds pouring in.

• A certain public chain leader stated: 'Without YBTC, our DeFi is like a market lacking the dollar.'

3. Institutions invest $25 million to enter the market; traditional finance is about to change.

Top institutions like Polychain Capital and Franklin Templeton have invested $25 million, not as a trend follower, but because they understand the trend:

• Franklin Templeton plans to allocate $1 billion of its funds into YBTC through Bitlayer to earn stable returns.

• A certain sovereign fund secretly bought YBTC using 5% of its foreign exchange reserves, both preserving value and earning interest.

• Wall Street has started discussing 'Bitcoin sovereign bonds' — using YBTC to issue blockchain bonds with interest rates 2 percentage points higher than traditional bonds.

4. BTR token: Not just a coin, but also a 'dividend ticket' for Bitcoin finance.

Bitlayer's native token BTR is not meant for speculation; it is the 'ticket' to participate in the Bitcoin financial revolution. These three functions make it invaluable:

1. Ecological voice: Voting determines profit rules.

BTR holders can vote to set rules: What should the YBTC staking interest rate be? How much should the BitVM bridging fee be? Who should receive the ecological fund? A certain big holder said: 'This is more enjoyable than trading coins; we are setting the rules for making money with Bitcoin.'

2. Cash dividends: Income from the ecosystem leads to token appreciation.

Bitlayer will use 30% of its ecological income (from bridging fees, Rollup gas fees, etc.) to repurchase BTR. At the current growth rate, the ecological income could exceed $100 million by 2025, meaning at least $30 million will be used for buybacks. This 'cash cow' model provides solid support for BTR's value.

3. Airdrop benefits: Boosted by Binance, get on board at zero cost.

The 'Booster' event in collaboration with Bitlayer and Binance Wallet has already made the first batch of players a fortune:

• Completing cross-chain, staking, and other tasks can earn BTR airdrops. A certain user has operated with zero cost and now has amassed BTR worth $80,000.

• The upcoming Pre-TGE event allows early participants to subscribe to BTR at a discounted price. Based on similar projects, this could be a 'once in a decade' opportunity.

5. The 'second wave of wealth creation' for Bitcoin: Don't just focus on price anymore.

The first wave of wealth creation from Bitcoin relied on 'buying and holding', and the second wave relies on 'making BTC generate income' — and Bitlayer is the engine driving this wave.

Look at the current opportunities: A certain user staked 10 BTC through Bitlayer and earned an additional 1-2 BTC annually; over 10 years, that's 10-20 BTC, which means 'Bitcoin sustains itself'; institutions allocate assets through YBTC, which is both safe and profitable, with funds pouring in; the BTR token serves as an ecological 'dividend ticket', and as the BTCFi scale expands, its value will only increase.

Conclusion: Don't miss the second chance with Bitlayer after missing the first wave of Bitcoin.

While most people are still debating whether Bitcoin can reach $100,000, savvy funds have already positioned themselves through Bitlayer to benefit from the 'financialization of Bitcoin'. This project, collectively backed by miners, public chains, and institutions, uses BitVM technology to solve the ancient problem of 'secure earning' with Bitcoin, opening up a trillion-dollar market.

For retail investors, participating in the 'Booster' event and waiting for Pre-TGE may be more valuable than trading Bitcoin itself — after all, it takes luck for Bitcoin to increase tenfold, but the ecosystem of Bitlayer can grow tenfold based on tangible users and funds. In the second wave of wealth creation for Bitcoin, choosing the right ship is more important than rowing hard, and Bitlayer is clearly the sturdiest ship.