zk-Powered Bitcoin Layer-2
Build on zkBTC, a vibrant and future-proof ecosystem for the broader Bitcoin community.
zkBTC: A Modern Web3 Ecosystem for the Bitcoin Community
zkBTC is an EVM Layer-2 chain designed to serve rising market demand for expanded functionality of the Bitcoin blockchain, while remaining in full alignment with Bitcoin’s principles.
zkBTC leverages Polygon’s zero-knowledge-powered zkEVM to provide best-in-class performance and fee modelling to lay the groundwork for virtually infinite scalability of mass market applications built on Bitcoin.
zkBTC is creating a powerful, vibrant ecosystem for the broader Bitcoin community. Here’s the zkBTC approach:
Scalable Ecosystem
Scalable Ecosystem
Leveraging Polygon zkEVM, zkBTC removes barriers for the Bitcoin, Ordinals, Runes and BRC20 communities, enabling unrestricted innovation and growth without compromising on performance.
Trustless Integration
Trustless Integration
zkBTC will be trustlessly plugged into Ethereum and, upon further evolution, trustlessly integrated with the Bitcoin network also.
BTC Gas Optionality
BTC Gas Optionality
As development progresses, zkBTC users will be free to utilise various versions of BTC for gas (subject to governance). This includes trust-minimised native BTC once the technology allows.
Ordinals, Runes & BRC-20 Focused
Ordinals, Runes, and BRC-20 Focused
Fostering a vibrant and utility-rich ecosystem for Ordinals, Runes, and BRC-20 tokens accelerating adoption without compromising the core value propositions of the base Bitcoin chain.
Strategic Development
Strategic Development
With cutting-edge technology, zkBTC provides immediate solutions to Bitcoin’s pressing challenges, ensuring adaptability and future integration with Bitcoin-native advancements.
Supported by Leading Infrastructure Partners
Polygon zkEVM
Gateway FM
ShapeShift
THORChain
Lunar Digital Assets
OKX Explorer
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