NAT (Non-Arbitrary Token) is implemented by binding the existing bits difficulty field in Bitcoin blocks to produce the same-block output as Bitcoin, without changing Bitcoin’s original code, consensus, or rules, and without increasing the burden on miners. It serves as a second block reward—an additional block reward for miners.
Get extra block rewards “without any effort”
Traditional Layer 2 or cross-chain solutions usually require miners to perform complex additional operations (such as running new software, signing, verifying second-layer transactions, etc.).
With NAT rewards, miners need to do absolutely nothing—they only need to mine Bitcoin blocks as they normally do.
NAT is sent along with Bitcoin to the address that the miner just mined. To miners, it feels like a sudden extra income with no change in the workflow.
Eliminate trust risks in the middle layer
NAT’s unique role in security addresses the common “trust assumptions” problem found in other scalability or incentive schemes.
Compared to L2/cross-chain bridges: those approaches rely on components such as sequencers, bridge contracts, or oracles. If these middlewares are hacked, go down, or act maliciously, miners’ assets could be harmed.
Miners receiving NAT do not rely on any third-party components, because NAT is the bits difficulty field in confirmed, immutable block data on the Bitcoin main chain. Since the source of this block data is Bitcoin itself, there is no risk of “middlemen taking a margin” or “middlemen running away.”
Turn “difficulty” into “value”
NAT is the bits field in the Bitcoin block header (this field represents the current mining difficulty).
This means NAT’s value is mathematically tied to the security of the Bitcoin network (hashrate/difficulty). The more secure the Bitcoin network is (the higher the difficulty), the higher and more stable NAT’s value becomes.
Avoid “hashrate fragmentation”
Many Layer 2 networks or sidechains, for the sake of security, often require miners to allocate part of their hashrate to maintain the new chain, or require validators to run new nodes.
NAT does not require a second chain or an independent consensus layer. NAT directly binds to Bitcoin’s block bits difficulty field, which means NAT does not divert Bitcoin’s hashrate. Instead, by becoming an additional block reward (that extra money created out of thin air), miners are further incentivized to help secure the Bitcoin mainnet.
Get extra block rewards “without any effort”
Traditional Layer 2 or cross-chain solutions usually require miners to perform complex additional operations (such as running new software, signing, verifying second-layer transactions, etc.).
With NAT rewards, miners need to do absolutely nothing—they only need to mine Bitcoin blocks as they normally do.
NAT is sent along with Bitcoin to the address that the miner just mined. To miners, it feels like a sudden extra income with no change in the workflow.
Eliminate trust risks in the middle layer
NAT’s unique role in security addresses the common “trust assumptions” problem found in other scalability or incentive schemes.
Compared to L2/cross-chain bridges: those approaches rely on components such as sequencers, bridge contracts, or oracles. If these middlewares are hacked, go down, or act maliciously, miners’ assets could be harmed.
Miners receiving NAT do not rely on any third-party components, because NAT is the bits difficulty field in confirmed, immutable block data on the Bitcoin main chain. Since the source of this block data is Bitcoin itself, there is no risk of “middlemen taking a margin” or “middlemen running away.”
Turn “difficulty” into “value”
NAT is the bits field in the Bitcoin block header (this field represents the current mining difficulty).
This means NAT’s value is mathematically tied to the security of the Bitcoin network (hashrate/difficulty). The more secure the Bitcoin network is (the higher the difficulty), the higher and more stable NAT’s value becomes.
Avoid “hashrate fragmentation”
Many Layer 2 networks or sidechains, for the sake of security, often require miners to allocate part of their hashrate to maintain the new chain, or require validators to run new nodes.
NAT does not require a second chain or an independent consensus layer. NAT directly binds to Bitcoin’s block bits difficulty field, which means NAT does not divert Bitcoin’s hashrate. Instead, by becoming an additional block reward (that extra money created out of thin air), miners are further incentivized to help secure the Bitcoin mainnet.