RT atomiq labs 🧪 (@atomiqlabs)Congrats @Starknet & @AlpenLabs on this partnership: at atomiq, we believe BitVM is the right answer for trust minimized Bitcoin bridging & we're glad to do our part with atomiq, as a critical infrastructure piece.How? An inherent limitation of BitVM is that you can only bridge in/out in fixed increments (e.g. 10 BTC).This is where atomiq comes in & allows users to swap any amount they want, anytime they want it. This way, we're significantly improving UX by providing full flex ...

RT Jacob Brown (@JakeBlockchain)You have to read the tea leaves here but this looks big.What we know about Starknet & Alpen to date- Starknet has some of the best ZK tech- Alpen has one of the most efficient implementations of BitVM with GLOCK (Solving the peg in issue)- Starknet just announced BTC staking to secure the network and earn rewards.- Runes <> Starknet bridge in the works- Partnerships will all the large wrapped BTC providers (Lombard, Threshold, Bitgo, Solv) ...

Core Insights - Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched Bitlayer (BTR) in its innovation zone, enabling spot trading and a dedicated Launchpool rewards program [2][3][4]. Group 1: Bitlayer Launch and Trading Details - Bitlayer (BTR) spot trading commenced on August 27, 2025, with deposits opening at 04:00 UTC and withdrawals available from August 28, 2025, at 12:00 UTC [2]. - The Launchpool activity will distribute a total of 2,756,000 BTR tokens, allowing eligible users to participate by locking BGB or BTR tokens from August 27 to August 30, 2025 [3]. Group 2: Bitlayer Features and Innovations - Bitlayer aims to implement the first BitVM, combining security with a fast smart contract engine, unlocking the full potential of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Bitcoin [3]. - It is building a trust-minimized BitVM cross-chain bridge, yield-bearing asset YBTC, and high-throughput Bitcoin Rollup, enhancing Bitcoin's utility, speed, and composability [3][4]. Group 3: Bitget's Expansion and Offerings - Bitget is expanding its product offerings, aiming to become a leading cryptocurrency trading platform, with over 800 trading pairs and plans to exceed 900 pairs [4]. - The integration of Bitlayer into Bitget's ecosystem marks a significant step in embracing Bitcoin's native DeFi innovations, unlocking new functionalities for the Bitcoin network [4]. Group 4: Company Background and Partnerships - Founded in 2018, Bitget serves over 120 million users across more than 150 countries, providing innovative trading solutions and a non-custodial wallet supporting over 130 blockchains [5]. - Bitget has strategic partnerships for cryptocurrency promotion, including being the official crypto partner of La Liga in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, and collaborating with UNICEF for blockchain education [6].

Dive into @BitlayerLabs 💡A Bitcoin Layer 2 with smart contract functionality, and the first BitVM, powering #Bitcoin DeFi.Learn more about Bitlayer here 👇https://t.co/GQEaYbFENn ...

🔥 World Premiere #listing🌠 $BTR (Bitlayer Labs) will be listed on LBank! @BitLayerLabsBitlayer is pioneering the first BitVM implementation.❤️ Details: https://t.co/454o9T082s https://t.co/YlvfFeiWpf ...

🔥 World Premiere #listing🌠 $BTR (Bitlayer Labs) will be listed on LBank! @BitLayerLabsBitlayer is pioneering the first BitVM implementation.❤️ Details: https://t.co/454o9SZAcU https://t.co/6Th6mv9iC9 ...

RT Xverse - The Home of BitcoinFi (@XverseApp)BitcoinFi isn’t waiting for OPCAT.@Starknet, @Stacks, BitVM — builders are here.Are you ready? https://t.co/3WTYmGfR1q ...

Ecosystem Overview - The Bitcoin ecosystem is considered promising for investment [1] - Bitlayer ecosystem progress is viewed positively [2] Technological Advancements - BitVM is essential for seamless cross-chain bridging [1] - Bitlayer V3 is a high-performance execution layer beneficial for high-frequency trading [1] - BitVM Bridge is a new generation bitcoin trust-minimized bridge solution [2] DeFi Integration - YBTC enables yield generation on Bitcoin holdings [1] - YBTC is a 1:1 BTC-backed DeFi asset, programmable [2] Future Plans - Bitlayer Summer Launch 2025 will feature "The Tech Blueprint for Bitcoin DeFi" [2]