NFTs & YBTC – Bitlayer Expands Beyond DeFi
While most people know Bitlayer as Bitcoin’s DeFi hub, the July 2025 report revealed something new: a serious move into NFTs and wrapped BTC liquidity.
The integration with Element Market opened the doors for NFT creators and collectors to tap into Bitcoin’s unmatched security while enjoying the flexibility of EVM-based minting and trading. For years, NFTs lived mostly on Ethereum and Solana, but with Bitlayer, creators can now issue collections that inherit Bitcoin’s permanence. That’s a game-changer for digital culture.
At the same time, the launch of YBTC on LFJ expanded liquidity options inside Bitlayer. By introducing another wrapped BTC asset, users gained more flexibility in how they could deploy their Bitcoin across DeFi protocols. More liquidity means deeper pools, tighter spreads, and more opportunities for trading and yield farming.
Together, these two developments show Bitlayer isn’t limited to finance. It’s building an ecosystem where culture (NFTs) and capital (DeFi) meet under the same roof. For users, that means more reasons to stay active; for builders, it’s proof that the network can support diverse use cases beyond trading.
