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**Bitlayer** is a pioneering Layer-2 scaling solution built atop Bitcoin, leveraging the BitVM paradigm to deliver both **Bitcoin-equivalent security** and **Turing-complete smart contract capabilities** ([docs.bitlayer.org][1], [learn-temp.bybit.com][2], [samara-ag.com][3]).

At its core, Bitlayer implements a **Layered Virtual Machine (LVM)**, allowing full compatibility with Ethereum’s EVM—facilitating developers to seamlessly port Solidity-based dApps to Bitcoin ([learn-temp.bybit.com][2], [docs.bitlayer.org][4]). Transactions are processed off-chain via a **Sequencer**, then verified through an **optimistic execution model** in combination with **zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs**. A **Prover** submits batches of transactions along with ZK proofs, while a **Challenger** monitors for fraud, initiating challenges when necessary—ensuring trust and security via a penalty/reward system ([learn-temp.bybit.com][2], [docs.bitlayer.org][5]).

The protocol also features a **BitVM + OP-DLC bridge**, enabling secure, trust-minimized asset transfers between Layer-1 Bitcoin and Bitlayer—or other chains—while maintaining privacy and resilience ([samara-ag.com][3], [Medium][6], [docs.bitlayer.org][5]).

Since its mainnet launch (V1) in April 2024, Bitlayer has been actively developing toward V2 (Rollup) and introducing features like multi-VM compatibility and enhanced asset bridges ([docs.bitlayer.org][1], [Medium][7]).

In summary, Bitlayer reimagines Bitcoin’s potential by combining robust security, scalability, smart contract programmability, and cross-chain interoperability in a single Layer-2 ecosystem.