In today's fiercely competitive L2 landscape, most projects choose to be compatible with the Ethereum ecosystem to quickly attract developers and liquidity. However, Bitlayer goes against the trend, choosing Bitcoin as its foundation and utilizing OP Stack for modular expansion, becoming the first modular Layer 2 on Bitcoin. This is why it stands out among many BTC L2 projects.

Taking an unconventional path: Modular construction of the BTC application chain

Bitlayer is currently the only Bitcoin Layer 2 built using OP Stack, and this choice is crucial. The modular architecture of OP Stack allows Bitlayer to flexibly plug and play components based on different use cases, such as selecting different VMs (StarkVM, EVM, etc.), meeting various on-chain application scenarios from zero-knowledge proof computation, DeFi to AI inference. This design concept of 'customizing a dedicated chain for each need' allows Bitlayer to go beyond merely 'increasing TPS' and instead to build a truly scalable and composable Bitcoin application ecosystem.

Strongly connected to the Bitcoin mainnet, achieving innovation while maintaining the spirit of BTC

Compared to other BTC L2 projects (such as Stacks, Rootstock) that still adopt a relatively closed architecture, Bitlayer places greater emphasis on openness and flexibility. In terms of security design, it uses an Optimistic Rollup architecture similar to Ethereum L2, inheriting the finality and censorship resistance of the Bitcoin mainnet, and achieving efficient bridging and state synchronization of assets through interaction with BTC's state.

At the same time, Bitlayer emphasizes the application value of native BTC rather than solely relying on wrapped assets like WBTC. In its ecological layout, it supports direct participation in on-chain contracts and applications through BTC, realizing true programmability of BTC. This is a groundbreaking attempt in Bitcoin's history.

The application ecosystem is beginning to show scale, focusing on real-world landing scenarios

Currently, Bitlayer has attracted dozens of projects to deploy on its mainnet, including:

  • Stablecoin Protocol: Using BTC as collateral or settlement assets to enhance the censorship resistance of stablecoins;

  • DePIN Network: Building a decentralized hardware cooperation network leveraging Bitlayer's high security;

  • Bitcoin MEV Tools: Constructing arbitrage and trading infrastructure around the flow of BTC data;

  • DeFi Applications: Basic financial facilities such as DEX and lending protocols have been launched one after another.

Additionally, Bitlayer is collaborating with multiple BTC native communities to promote wider adoption and co-construction. Its community development strategy also considers East Asia and the European and American markets, paving the way for Bitlayer's globalization.

Why is Bitlayer the next focus?

  1. Technical Perspective: Achieving a good balance between security and flexibility through modularity + consensus protection from the Bitcoin mainnet;

  2. Ecological Perspective: Under the rare narrative that Bitcoin is truly 'programmable' in its ecosystem, Bitlayer provides infrastructure-level support;

  3. Trend Perspective: With the launch of BTC ETFs and the approaching Halving cycle, the flow of funds and narrative hotspots are gradually shifting towards the BTC ecosystem;

  4. Market Perspective: Compared to Ethereum L2, BTC L2 is still a blue ocean, and Bitlayer, as an infrastructure platform, has vast growth potential.

For all users concerned with the application of Bitcoin and the return to decentralized values, Bitlayer is an indispensable pioneering project.#Bitlayer @BitlayerLabs