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Roadmap

Vision​

Bitlayer is not just a blockchain platform—it’s a movement to redefine what’s possible with Bitcoin. From pioneering cross-chain interoperability to achieving Bitcoin-equivalent security and delivering unmatched scalability, Bitlayer is building the future of decentralized finance and beyond.

Roadmap​

Roadmap

First Stage: Bitlayer PoS, the Foundation​

Target: April, 2024(Achieved)

In this foundational stage, Bitlayer adopts a cutting-edge security model that combines Proof of Stake (PoS) with multisignature (multisig) technology, ensuring robust protection for assets. By collaborating with multiple MPC (Multi-Party Computation) custody platforms, Bitlayer establishes a secure and scalable infrastructure while maintaining 100% EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatibility to onboard both users and developers seamlessly.

Bitlayer PoS introduces cross-chain functionality, enabling smooth asset movement between Bitcoin (BTC), EVM-based blockchains, and other networks. This interoperability enriches the Bitlayer ecosystem, fostering a dynamic environment for innovation and growth.

During this stage, the focus is on empowering developers with a fully EVM-compatible development toolkit and comprehensive ecosystem support. Developers can quickly build, test, and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) on Bitlayer, with Solidity applications migrating effortlessly. Early adopters benefit from ultra-low gas fees and an extensible framework built on Bitcoin, paving the way for a thriving developer and user community.

Second Stage: Bitlayer Rollup, BitVM based​

Target: Q1/Q2, 2025(Staging)

In this stage, the BitVM(https://bitvm.org/) paradigm is implemented and used in BTC Bridge and Bitcoin Rollup, which would be groundbreaking progress in security assumption.

This stage marks a transformative leap as Bitlayer evolves into a native Bitcoin rollup, achieving Bitcoin-equivalent security by verifying Layer 2 state transitions directly on Bitcoin. This innovation ensures trustless, robust security for all transactions.

Highlights of this stage include:

  • Trust-Minimized BTC Bridge: A groundbreaking bridge replaces the multisig-based solution from stage 1, delivering enhanced decentralization and security.
  • Seamless Migration: Applications transition effortlessly from Bitlayer PoS to the rollup architecture, ensuring continuity and zero disruptions for developers and users.

By anchoring its security to Bitcoin, Bitlayer establishes itself as a leader in trust-minimized blockchain solutions, setting a new standard for scalability and reliability.

Third Stage: Bitlayer Rollup, Super Charged​

Target: Q4, 2025

The final stage of the roadmap focuses on performance, scalability, and user experience. Bitlayer achieves unprecedented throughput and responsiveness, making it a powerhouse for high-volume on-chain activity.

Key advancements include:

  • Unmatched Performance: Bitlayer reaches a staggering throughput of 20,000 transactions per second (TPS), enabling enterprise-grade applications and mass adoption.
  • Lightning-Fast Confirmations: Transactions achieve soft confirmation within just 3 seconds, providing a seamless, near-instant user experience.

With these enhancements, Bitlayer positions itself as the ultimate platform for high-performance blockchain applications, merging Bitcoin's security with unparalleled scalability and efficiency.