{"id":44753,"date":"2025-08-26T11:09:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/?p=44753"},"modified":"2025-08-26T11:09:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T11:09:13","slug":"bitlayer-btr-launching-on-gate-io-this-august-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/bitlayer-btr-launching-on-gate-io-this-august-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitlayer ($BTR) Launching on Gate.io This August 27"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"details-page\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; color: inherit;\">Exploring Layer-2 Innovations in Bitcoin<\/span><\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"206\"><span data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"206\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\">As cryptocurrency continues to evolve, Layer-2 solutions are emerging as a game-changer for Bitcoin scalability and utility. One of the forefront projects, <strong>Bitlayer<\/strong>, exhibits remarkable advancements by integrating a smart contract framework directly into the Bitcoin network.<\/span><\/span><br \/><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">A New Era for Bitcoin<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"373\">This innovative technology, known as BitVM, promises to redefine how users interact with Bitcoin, facilitating accelerated transactions and enhanced security protocols. You can now trade <strong>Bitlayer tokens<\/strong> directly on leading exchanges like <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"324\">Gate.io<\/strong>, enabling seamless transactions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"404\"><strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"404\"><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">What Sets Bitlayer Apart?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"562\"><strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"418\">Bitlayer<\/strong> operates as the <strong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"459\">premier Layer-2 solution<\/strong> for Bitcoin, effectively enabling smart contract execution and decentralized applications. <br data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"503\">Its unique architecture allows for Bitcoin to serve beyond just a store of value, enhancing functionalities without requiring modifications to Bitcoin\u2019s core infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"589\">With Bitlayer, users can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"694\">\n<li data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"622\">\n<p data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"622\">Participate in <strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"620\">decentralized finance (DeFi)<\/strong> applications using Bitcoin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"660\">\n<p data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"660\">Enhance Bitcoin transactions to be <strong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"658\">faster and more secure<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"694\">\n<p data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"694\">Engage in various financial activities beyond value storage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"733\"><strong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"733\"><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">How Bitlayer Elevates Cryptocurrency Use<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"867\">Bitcoin is the leading <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/tag\/cryptocurrency\">cryptocurrency<\/a> in the market<\/strong>, but it faces issues like slow transaction speeds and limited smart contract capabilities. <br data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"841\"><strong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"865\">Bitlayer addresses these challenges!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"893\">Here\u2019s the significance:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"1018\">\n<li data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"932\">\n<p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"932\"><strong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"917\">Unlock earning potential<\/strong> through DeFi applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"967\">\n<p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"967\"><strong data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"965\">Facilitate cross-chain transactions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1018\">\n<p data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1018\"><strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"985\">Utilize Bitcoin<\/strong> for lending, trading, and investment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1087\"><strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1031\">Outcome:<\/strong> Bitcoin becomes <strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1066\">transformative<\/strong> within the <strong>digital finance landscape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1118\"><strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1118\"><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Core Features of Bitlayer<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1161\">Bitlayer is equipped with several <strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1160\">remarkable features<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1621\">\n<li data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1285\">\n<p data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1285\"><strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1182\">BitVM Bridge:<\/strong> A secure channel for transferring Bitcoin to networks such as <strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1282\">Solana, Optimism, and Cosmos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1389\">\n<p data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1389\"><strong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1306\">BitVM Layer-2:<\/strong> Enables the deployment of smart contracts <strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1386\">without altering the Bitcoin foundation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1475\">\n<p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1475\"><strong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1416\">Affordable Transactions:<\/strong> Enjoy low fees averaging around <strong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1445\">$0.10<\/strong>, with a growing user base.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1621\">\n<p data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1500\"><strong data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1498\">Tooling for Developers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1621\">\n<li data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1522\">\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1522\"><strong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1520\">DApp Hub<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1545\">\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1545\"><strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1543\">Exciting Gaming Experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1578\">\n<p data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1578\"><strong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1576\">Exclusive Airdrops & Rewards<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1621\">\n<p data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1621\"><strong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1601\">Comprehensive Developer Guides<\/strong> for app creation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1651\"><strong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1651\"><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Future Directions for Bitlayer<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1690\">Looking ahead, Bitlayer has an ambitious roadmap:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<li data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1758\">\n<p data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1758\"><strong data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1708\">Q2 2025:<\/strong> Launch of the initial <strong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1731\">BitVM Bridge<\/strong> on Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1894\">\n<p data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1777\"><strong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1775\">July 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1894\">\n<li data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1815\">\n<p data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1815\"><strong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1813\">Mainnet for BitVM Bridge<\/strong> deployment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1847\">\n<p data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1847\"><strong data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1845\">Release of Version 2 Whitepaper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1894\">\n<p data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1894\"><strong data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1872\">Launch of Marketing Campaigns<\/strong> with strategic partners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1914\"><strong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1912\">Future Initiatives:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<li data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1949\">\n<p data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1949\"><strong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1947\">Development of Governance Tokens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1976\">\n<p data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1976\"><strong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1974\">Establishment of New Collaborations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<p data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2010\"><strong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2008\">Preview of Version 3 Architecture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2049\"><strong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2049\"><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Understanding BTR Tokenomics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2090\">Let\u2019s dive into the <strong data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2079\">BTR token structure<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2507\">\n<li data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2125\">\n<p data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2125\"><strong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2109\">Maximum Supply:<\/strong> 1 billion BTR<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2224\">\n<p data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2169\"><strong data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2143\">Initial Round:<\/strong> $5 million raised at <strong data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2167\">$0.08<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2224\">\n<li data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2195\">\n<p data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2195\"><strong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2184\">Cliff Period:<\/strong> 6 months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2224\">\n<p data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2224\"><strong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2212\">Vesting Period:<\/strong> 24 months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2260\">\n<p data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2260\"><strong data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2240\">Series A Investment:<\/strong> $20 million at <strong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2258\">$0.30<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<p data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2283\"><strong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2281\">Public Rounds:<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<li data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2337\">\n<p data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2337\">Public Round 1: $2 million at <strong data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2314\">$0.15<\/strong>, unlock after one year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2386\">\n<p data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2386\">Public Round 2: $4 million at <strong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2368\">$0.20<\/strong>, fully unlocked<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2507\">\n<p data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2413\"><strong data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2411\">Additional Allocations:<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2507\">\n<li data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2445\">\n<p data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2445\">Team members vested for 48 months<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2507\">\n<p data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2507\">Funds for ecosystem incentives, treasury management, liquidity provisions, and airdrops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2685\"><strong data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2685\">The Bitlayer Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2765\">Bitlayer was <strong data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2738\">established by the visionary duo of Kevin He and Charlie Hu<\/strong>, with operations centered in <strong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2762\">Singapore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2799\"><strong data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2799\"><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Fundraising Journey<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"3033\">\n<li data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2909\">\n<p data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2909\"><strong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2818\">Seed Round:<\/strong> $5 million (March 2024) backed by major players like <strong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2907\">Framework Ventures, Gate.io Labs, and StarkWare<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2944\">\n<p data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2944\"><strong data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2925\">Series A:<\/strong> $11 million (July 2024)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3033\">\n<p data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3033\"><strong data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2961\">Series A1:<\/strong> $9 million (October 2024) from esteemed investors like <strong data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3031\">Polychain, Franklin Templeton, and Selini Capital<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3071\"><strong data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3071\"><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Details on Bitlayer Listing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3210\">\n<li data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3098\">\n<p data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3098\"><strong data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3088\">Exchange Platform:<\/strong> Gate.io<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3153\">\n<p data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3153\"><strong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3118\">Listing Date:<\/strong> Scheduled for August 27, 2025 at <strong data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3151\">11:00 UTC<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3210\">\n<p data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3210\"><strong data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3168\">Trading Availability:<\/strong> Spot trading will commence immediately<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3245\"><strong data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3245\"><span data-font=\"font-size\" style=\"font-size: 15px;\">How to Purchase BTR Tokens<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3556\">\n<li data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3370\">\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3270\"><strong data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3268\">Prior to the Listing:<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3370\">\n<li data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3370\">\n<p data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3370\">BTR tokens were available through Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs) on <strong data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3317\">CoinList<\/strong> (July 31\u2013August 7) and <strong data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3359\">Binance Launchpad<\/strong> (August 13)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3556\">\n<p data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3394\"><strong data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3392\">On the Listing Day:<\/strong>\t\t<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3556\">\n<li data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3430\">\n<p data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3430\">Establish a <strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3428\">Gate.io account<\/strong>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3469\">\n<p data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3469\">Complete <strong data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3467\">KYC verification<\/strong>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3511\">\n<p data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3511\">Deposit <strong data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3509\">USDT or another cryptocurrency<\/strong>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3556\">\n<p data-start=\"3517\" data-end=\"3556\">Initiate trading of <strong data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3538\">BTR<\/strong> on August 27, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span><span>Bitlayer ($BTR) is set for listing on Gate.io Exchange\u00a0on August 27, 2025 at 11:00 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