🔹 Core Architecture

• Bitcoin‑security‑equivalent Layer‑2 using the BitVM paradigm.

• Combines BitVM with zero‑knowledge proofs for Turing‑complete smart contracts on Bitcoin.

• RtEVM engine delivers near real‑time EVM performance via parallel execution and sharded state storage.

🔹 Live Features & Infrastructure

• BitVM Bridge — trust‑minimized (1‑of‑N “existential honesty”) gateway for Bitcoin DeFi.

• Peg‑BTC (YBTC) — fully programmable Bitcoin‑pegged asset with multi‑chain support.

• Yield‑bearing channels — native + integrated yield products for $BTR holders.

• DApp Center & Racer Center — gamified tasks, mini‑games, and airdrops to drive user growth.

🔹 Roadmap (as of Aug 2025)

• ✅ Dec 2024 — BitVM Bridge testnet launch.

• ✅ Feb 2025 — Unmint & reclaim functions live.

• 🚀 May 2025 — Mainnet launch staging.

• 🔜 H2 2025 — Multi‑chain expansion beyond Bitcoin.

🔹 Why It’s a Big Deal

• Scalability — off‑chain execution + ZK proofs slash fees and congestion.

• Smart contract parity — EVM compatibility lets Ethereum‑style dApps run on Bitcoin.

• Interoperability — designed for seamless asset movement across chains.

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