Bitcoin L2 Bitlayer

Bitlayer: Bitcoin L2 with ZK proof system, BTC staking, EVM compatibility. Emerging player 2024-2026. USE WHEN: evaluating Bitlayer for deployment, BTC staking products.

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Bitlayer

Bitcoin L2 with focus on BTC staking for yield, plus EVM smart contracts.

Architecture

  • ZK rollup with state commitments to Bitcoin.
  • EVM compatibility for Solidity contracts.
  • BTC staking — bridged BTC earns yield via Bitlayer's protocols.
  • Federation peg (planned BitVM upgrade).

Position

Among the "BTCFi" Bitcoin L2s competing on yield products. TVL moderate (early 2026).

Use cases

  • BTC staking for yield.
  • DeFi protocols (lending, AMMs).
  • Bridge integrations to Ethereum L2s.

Limitations

  • Federation trust until BitVM bridge.
  • Yield sources sometimes unclear / require careful audit.

See also

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Frequently asked questions

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