#CreatorPad
BOB (“Build on Bitcoin”) — Bitcoin‑Hybrid Layer‑2 Ecosystem
🔗 What Is BOB?
• Build on Bitcoin (BOB) is a layer‑2 hybrid on Bitcoin using BitVM, supporting EVM smart contracts and BTC‑secured rollups.
• Designed to enable Bitcoin‑based DeFi access, yield farming, and cross-chain swaps while inheriting security from Bitcoin .
🚧 Development Stage
• Composed of multiple phases:
• Phase 1 completed: bootstrap optimistic Ethereum-like rollup.
• Phases 2–4 underway: Bitcoin security, BitVM bridges, future ZK-rollups if Bitcoin supports necessary opcodes  .
• Backed by major investors including Coinbase Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, IOSG, Bankless Ventures, etc.