Tools tagged "Layer 2"

Hemi is a programmable Bitcoin Layer 2 network that bridges Bitcoin and Ethereum to unlock true BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance). Powered by its proprietary Proof-of-Proof (PoP) consensus and the Hemi Virtual Machine (hVM), Hemi enables developers to build scalable, secure, and Bitcoin-aware decentralized applications. Through seamless asset tunneling, EVM compatibility, and deep Bitcoin integration, Hemi creates a new frontier for Bitcoin-backed DeFi, AI, DAOs, and cross-chain innovation.

Botanix is a Bitcoin-powered blockchain platform designed to bring decentralized finance (DeFi), smart contracts, and everyday utility directly to Bitcoin. It allows users to bridge BTC onto the Botanix network, stake it for real Bitcoin yield, and use it across a growing suite of decentralized applications—all without giving up custody. Built on the decentralized Spiderchain architecture, Botanix maintains Bitcoin’s core principles of security, censorship resistance, and global accessibility. Whether you want to save, lend, borrow, trade, or pay with Bitcoin, Botanix makes it possible to participate in a true Bitcoin-native economy.

BitVault is an open-source, non-custodial Bitcoin wallet engineered to protect users from both physical attacks and digital hacks. Leveraging time-delayed transactions and multisig convenience services, BitVault enhances personal Bitcoin security with a fortress-like defense model—ensuring users remain in control of their assets, even in high-risk scenarios.

Rover is a decentralized liquid staking platform for Bitcoin, built on the Botanix ecosystem. It enables users to stake BTC and receive rovBTC, a liquid staking token that unlocks on-chain liquidity while continuing to earn staking rewards. Rover allocates staked BTC to top-performing validators globally, ensuring decentralized security and optimal returns. With a focus on simplicity and decentralization, Rover empowers the Bitcoin DeFi movement through transparent, community-driven governance and robust staking infrastructure.

OpenNode is a Bitcoin payment processor that enables businesses to accept and settle payments in Bitcoin with ease and speed. By leveraging the Lightning Network and on-chain transactions, OpenNode allows merchants to process instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions globally. The platform supports both Bitcoin and local currencies, offering a seamless way for businesses to receive payments and reduce the risks associated with price volatility. OpenNode’s powerful API integration and plug-and-play solutions make it easy for developers to integrate Bitcoin payments into their platforms.

BOB is a hybrid <a href="https://www.toolsforbitcoin.com/tag/layer%202" target="_blank">Layer 2(L2)</a> platform that combines Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's versatility, aiming to enhance Bitcoin's utility within decentralized finance (DeFi). By integrating Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, BOB enables developers to deploy <a href="https://www.toolsforbitcoin.com/tag/smart%20contracts" target="_blank">smart contracts</a> on Bitcoin, facilitating a seamless experience for users and builders alike.

Moon enables you to shop online with cryptocurrency by offering secure virtual Visa cards that are accepted by millions of merchants worldwide. By purchasing Moon Visa Cards using Bitcoin, USDT, or other popular cryptocurrencies, you can seamlessly pay for goods and services at online stores like eBay, Airbnb, and Walmart. The platform prioritizes privacy and security, encrypting all your data and shielding your personal information from merchants. With Moon, you get instant access to funds with the lowest fees in the market.

Mintlayer is a Bitcoin layer-2 solution designed to unlock Bitcoin's potential for decentralized finance (DeFi) through tokenization and cross-chain interoperability. By leveraging Atomic Swaps, Mintlayer enables secure and trustless exchanges of assets across different blockchains without compromising the security of Bitcoin. With a focus on scalability, decentralization, and security, Mintlayer aims to empower developers to build DeFi applications directly on Bitcoin, creating a bridge between Bitcoin and other blockchain ecosystems.

Flashnet is a Bitcoin-native financial network that enables users to send, receive, and manage Bitcoin with enhanced speed, scalability, and efficiency. Built on decentralized and non-custodial principles, Flashnet leverages the Lightning Network to provide instant and low-cost Bitcoin transactions. Whether for personal use or business payments, Flashnet ensures seamless Bitcoin transfers while maintaining security, privacy, and financial sovereignty.

Zulu Network is the first DePIN focused Layer 2 built on Bitcoin, combining decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) with EVM compatibility to unlock powerful new use cases for BTC. By enabling the tokenization of computing power, Zulu allows developers and users to deploy decentralized apps, trade assets, and earn Bitcoin while advancing the decentralization of global infrastructure.

Lorenzo Protocol is a Bitcoin liquidity platform that enables BTC holders to stake their assets and receive liquid staking tokens, facilitating participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) activities without sacrificing liquidity. By integrating with Babylon's Bitcoin staking infrastructure, Lorenzo allows users to earn yields on staked Bitcoin while maintaining asset flexibility.

Muun is a self-custodial wallet designed for Bitcoin and Lightning Network users, offering a simple, secure, and efficient way to manage crypto. The wallet allows users to send and receive instant Bitcoin payments with Lightning Network, as well as make on-chain transactions. Muun prioritizes security, providing a 2-of-2 multi-signature design and an emergency kit to protect your private keys. With an intuitive interface, low transaction fees, and robust recovery options, Muun makes Bitcoin more accessible while ensuring user control and safety.

The Liquid Network is a Bitcoin layer-2 sidechain developed by Blockstream, designed to enhance Bitcoin's functionality by enabling faster, more confidential transactions and the issuance of digital assets. Launched in 2018, Liquid operates as a separate blockchain that is pegged 1:1 to Bitcoin, allowing users to move BTC between the main Bitcoin network and the Liquid sidechain seamlessly.

Stacks is a layer-2 solution that brings smart contracts, decentralized apps (dApps), and DeFi to Bitcoin. Built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, Stacks leverages Bitcoin’s security while enabling scalable and fast transactions. With Stacks, developers can create and deploy smart contracts using the Clarity programming language, which offers complete transparency and predictability. Stacks is redefining the capabilities of Bitcoin by unlocking its potential for decentralized finance, NFTs, and other advanced applications.

Breez is pioneering the future of Bitcoin payments by bringing self-custodial Lightning Network transactions to apps and services. With its powerful SDK and mobile app, Breez enables users to send and receive instant Bitcoin payments securely and privately, without the need for third-party custodians. The platform also offers tools for businesses to accept Bitcoin payments at the point-of-sale, manage liquidity, and even generate real-time ROI on Bitcoin. Breez aims to make Bitcoin payments easy, efficient, and accessible for both consumers and developers.

Aqua is a Bitcoin superapp and digital wallet designed to bring financial freedom and economic empowerment to users—particularly across Latin America and emerging markets. Created by JAN3, Aqua supports Bitcoin (BTC), the Lightning Network, the Liquid Network, and Tether (USDt), providing users with a low-cost, privacy-forward platform for saving, spending, and stablecoin transfers.

Phoenix Wallet is a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet developed by ACINQ, designed to facilitate seamless Bitcoin transactions over the Lightning Network. By integrating native Lightning support, Phoenix enables users to send and receive Bitcoin payments that are both fast and cost-effective.

Velar is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on Bitcoin, offering a suite of financial services including decentralized trading, perpetual swaps, and token launch platforms. By leveraging Bitcoin's security and integrating with various Layer-2 solutions, Velar aims to enhance the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem, providing users with secure, efficient, and scalable financial tools.

Rootstock (RSK) is a Bitcoin sidechain that brings smart contract functionality to the Bitcoin network, enabling decentralized applications (dApps) and DeFi solutions while maintaining Bitcoin’s security and decentralization. Rootstock is fully compatible with Ethereum’s EVM, allowing developers to deploy smart contracts seamlessly using familiar tools. By leveraging Bitcoin’s hash power through merged mining, Rootstock enhances scalability and efficiency while supporting a growing ecosystem of financial services, payments, and decentralized finance.

B² Network is a modular Bitcoin Layer-2 solution designed to enhance transaction speed, reduce costs, and expand application diversity without compromising security. As the first zero-knowledge proof (zk-proof) verification commitment rollup on Bitcoin, B² Network enables Turing-complete smart contracts for off-chain transactions, paving the way for decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other decentralized applications (dApps) within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Nubit is building the Trustless World Computer for Bitcoin, aiming to enhance Bitcoin's scalability and programmability through Bitcoin-native technology. Founded by UCSB professor Yu Feng and backed by Polychain, Nubit seeks to enable developers to build native applications on Bitcoin, thereby broadening the scope and efficiency of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Plasma is a Bitcoin-native messaging and payment platform that enables secure, decentralized communication and instant Bitcoin transactions. Built on the Lightning Network, Plasma allows users to send encrypted messages, make microtransactions, and interact seamlessly within the Bitcoin ecosystem. By combining censorship-resistant messaging with fast, low-cost payments, Plasma enhances financial and communication sovereignty without relying on centralized platforms.

Fiamma is building a trustless, ZK-powered Bitcoin infrastructure aimed at unlocking Bitcoin’s full potential for decentralized finance (DeFi), payments, and cross-chain interoperability. By leveraging BitVM2 and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), Fiamma transforms Bitcoin from a passive store of value into an active participant in decentralized applications (dApps) and the broader decentralized internet.

BlueWallet is a user-friendly <a href="https://www.toolsforbitcoin.com/category/bitcoin-wallets" target="_blank">Bitcoin wallets</a> available for iOS and Android that offers a powerful set of features for both casual users and advanced Bitcoin enthusiasts. With support for Bitcoin, <a href="https://www.toolsforbitcoin.com/tag/lightning%20network" target="_blank">Lightning Network</a>, multisig wallets, and hardware wallet integrations, BlueWallet combines simplicity with advanced security. It also offers features like watch-only wallets for cold storage management, notifications for all transactions, and plausible deniability options for privacy. Whether you're sending Bitcoin or using the Lightning Network for fast payments, BlueWallet provides a secure and efficient solution for managing your digital assets.

Nomic is a truly decentralized Bitcoin bridging protocol that allows users to move BTC across blockchains, like Ethereum, Cosmos, Osmosis, and Berachain, without relying on centralized custodians, wrapped assets, or trusted oracles. At the core of Nomic is nBTC, a 1:1 BTC-backed token that enables Bitcoin to become interoperable across DeFi ecosystems, while preserving Bitcoin’s decentralization and trust-minimized ethos.