Bitlayer — Activate Bitcoin in the Real-Time Economy.
Introduction: Bitcoin in Action Today
For many years, Bitcoin has primarily been viewed as a safe store of value but largely inactive. Bitlayer changes this reality by transforming BTC into an actively usable asset. Through YBTC, BitVM smart contracts, and high-speed rollups, Bitcoin now has the capability to transact instantly, generate profits, and engage in DeFi, all today.
This article examines how Bitlayer enables Bitcoin to operate right now, creating measurable value for freelancers, businesses, traders, developers, and organizations.
1. YBTC — Active Bitcoin and Instant Liquidity
YBTC represents active BTC, earning interest, fully secured, and redeemable.
Benefits of YBTC:
Instant liquidity for transactions
Accumulate profits while funds remain liquid
Integrate into smart contracts for immediate use
Real-World Example:
A freelancer receives a payment of 0.5 BTC
Converts 0.3 BTC to YBTC for daily operating expenses
Stakes 0.2 BTC to earn profits while maintaining liquidity
BTC has simultaneous yield in multiple capabilities
2. High-Speed Rollups — Speed and Efficiency
Bitlayer’s rollups process multiple BTC transactions off-chain while maintaining finality on-chain.
Use Cases:
Small and medium enterprises can pay suppliers instantly
Traders can perform high-frequency arbitrage
Developers can deploy dApps interacting with YBTC in real-time
