@BitlayerLabs #Bitlayer Here’s an introduction to Bitlayer, a pioneering Layer‑2 solution for Bitcoin that blends the security of Bitcoin’s base layer with the programmability of modern smart contracts.

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What is Bitlayer?

Bitlayer is the first Bitcoin Layer‑2 network built on the BitVM paradigm. It brings scalability and smart contract capabilities to Bitcoin without compromising its foundational security .

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Key Features & Innovations

BitVM Bridge

A trust-minimized bridge enabling Bitcoin to enter the DeFi ecosystem through fully decentralized connections and cross-chain interoperability .

Bitcoin Rollup Architecture with Finality Layer

Bitlayer verifies state transitions directly on Bitcoin, ensuring hard finality and leveraging Bitcoin’s unparalleled security model .

Real‑Time EVM‑Compatible Execution (RtEVM)

A high-performance execution layer that supports ultra-low latency smart contract execution, allowing developers to deploy real-time DeFi and dApp experiences on Bitcoin .