**Exciting Developments in Bitcoin Integration: Bitlayer Connects with Leading Blockchains**
Denver, United States, March 1st, 2025, Chainwire – The enthusiasm for Bitcoin is on the rise as more Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) networks embrace its integration into their ecosystems. Today, Bitlayer has made significant strides in connecting a multichain ecosystem valued at tens of billions of dollars through the innovative BitVM integration, opening up fresh opportunities for users eager to earn rewards on their Bitcoin holdings. Bitlayer is excited to announce strategic partnerships with five prominent blockchains: Base, Starknet, Arbitrum, Sonic, and Plume Network, enhancing Bitcoin’s liquidity across these vibrant ecosystems.
**Base** – The Bitlayer BitVM Bridge is now linking Bitcoin with Base, significantly boosting Bitcoin’s liquidity on the network. With Base’s cbBTC, Bitcoin holders can utilize their BTC across EVM-compatible blockchain ecosystems, effectively bridging the gap between Bitcoin and decentralized finance.
**Arbitrum** – Thanks to the Bitlayer BitVM Bridge, Arbitrum users can now seamlessly transfer assets to and from Bitcoin within a trust-minimized framework. This robust and highly liquid DeFi ecosystem is set to be a trailblazer in introducing authentic DeFi solutions to the Bitcoin space.
**Starknet** – The Bitlayer BitVM Bridge will also integrate with Starknet, providing Bitcoin enthusiasts with instant transactions and minimal fees in a secure, trust-minimized environment backed by STARK proofs. Coupled with Starknet’s user-friendly account abstraction, this creates a Bitcoin DeFi hub where users can fully leverage their Bitcoin potential.
**Plume Network** – Through the BitVM Bridge, Plume Network—the first full-stack Layer 1 Real World Asset (RWA) Chain designed specifically for RWAFi—will achieve optimal liquidity for various use cases stemming from the Bitcoin ecosystem. Together, Bitlayer and Plume are paving the way for RWAs to become a cornerstone of institutional-grade products.
**Sonic** – The collaboration between the Bitlayer BitVM Bridge and Sonic, the first SVM to launch on Solana, is set to enhance gaming and application experiences. This integration is also powering the Web3 TikTok App Layer, aiming to onboard the next billion users.
**Implementing BitVM through Strategic Integration Frameworks** – Bitlayer is at the forefront of Bitcoin’s evolution as the first team to implement BitVM, unlocking native programmability and scalability without the need for forks. The Bitlayer BitVM Bridge represents a groundbreaking advancement in Bitcoin bridging technology, carefully crafted by Bitlayer and supported by the sophisticated BitVM paradigm.
As a direct benefit of this integration, the BitVM Bridge will unlock Bitcoin’s impressive $1.9 trillion USD liquidity across multichain ecosystems, allowing users on Base, Starknet, Arbitrum, Sonic, and Plume Network to explore a variety of DeFi opportunities while enjoying the unparalleled security of Bitcoin. These forthcoming integrations will empower BTC to unlock several key use cases on the targeted chains, driving rapid liquidity and innovation.
