比特幣（BTC）開發者積極探索如何利用去中心化金融（DeFi）在網路上創建新的可編程能力

美國交易所交易基金上線及第四次減半後，社群聚焦生態未來

Developers are actively exploring how to use decentralized finance (DeFi) to create new programmable capabilities on top of the Bitcoin (BTC) network.

開發人員正在積極探索如何使用去中心化金融（DeFi）在比特幣（BTC）網路之上創建新的可編程功能。

The launch of exchange-traded funds in the United States and the fourth halving have brought increased attention to the future of the ecosystem of the first cryptocurrency by capitalization.

美國交易所交易基金的推出和第四次減半讓人們越來越關注資本化第一加密貨幣生態系統的未來。

Developers are particularly interested in the potential of DeFi to transform Bitcoin from a simple “digital gold” into a more dynamic and programmable platform.

開發人員對 DeFi 將比特幣從簡單的「數位黃金」轉變為更具動態性和可編程性的平台的潛力特別感興趣。

For example, Toby Lewis, co-founder of the OrdinalsBot project, is bullish on the prospects of BTC-based DeFi. According to DefiLlama, the total value locked (TVL) on the Bitcoin network currently stands at $1.216 billion.

例如，OrdinalsBot 計畫共同創辦人 Toby Lewis 就看好基於 BTC 的 DeFi 前景。據 DefiLlama 稱，比特幣網路上鎖定的總價值（TVL）目前為 12.16 億美元。

“It’s entirely possible that the DeFi ecosystem on the BTC blockchain could grow to trillions of dollars in market value over the next few years, and it looks set to be one of the major growth drivers for cryptocurrencies this cycle,” said Lewis.

Lewis 表示：“BTC 區塊鏈上的 DeFi 生態系統完全有可能在未來幾年內增長到數萬億美元的市值，而且它看起來將成為本週期加密貨幣的主要增長動力之一。”

Bitcoin has traditionally been seen as a store of value with limited functionality, especially when compared to Ethereum (ETH), a network that hosts a vast ecosystem of applications and smart contracts.

傳統上，比特幣被視為一種功能有限的價值儲存手段，特別是與以太坊（ETH）相比，以太坊是一個承載著龐大的應用程式和智慧合約生態系統的網路。

Now, developers are attempting to close this gap with a range of innovative solutions. One approach involves the introduction of second-level (L2) networks, such as the Lightning Network. L2 networks are designed to enhance the scalability and utility of the blockchain.

現在，開發人員正試圖透過一系列創新解決方案來縮小這一差距。一種方法涉及引入二級（L2）網絡，例如閃電網絡。 L2網路旨在增強區塊鏈的可擴展性和實用性。

In 2023, the development of the BTC ecosystem saw a pivotal moment with the launch of the Ordinals protocol, enabling the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Bitcoin blockchain.

2023 年，隨著 Ordinals 協議的推出，BTC 生態系統的發展迎來了關鍵時刻，使得在比特幣區塊鏈上創建不可替代代幣 (NFT) 成為可能。

This was followed by the introduction of BRC-20 standard tokens in the network of the first cryptocurrency by capitalization, allowing satoshis (the smallest unit of bitcoin) to be inscribed with data.

隨後，在第一個大寫加密貨幣的網路中引入了 BRC-20 標準代幣，允許聰（比特幣的最小單位）刻上資料。

Developers are also exploring other features that could facilitate greater programmability on the BTC network, such as a potential update to the OP_CAT software. The upgrade is currently under consideration and has not yet garnered the necessary support from the community.

開發人員也正在探索其他可以促進 BTC 網路可編程性的功能，例如 OP_CAT 軟體的潛在更新。該升級目前正在考慮中，尚未獲得社區的必要支援。

However, integrating programmability into the blockchain of the leading cryptocurrency does not come without challenges.

然而，將可編程性整合到領先的加密貨幣的區塊鏈中並非沒有挑戰。

For instance, the recent launch of the Runes protocol for creating altcoins on BTC resulted in a surge of activity on the network, leading to higher transaction fees. Ultimately, the enthusiasm fizzled out.

例如，最近推出的用於在 BTC 上創建山寨幣的 Runes 協議導致網路上的活動激增，導致交易費用更高。最終，熱情被澆熄了。

At its peak on April 23, the number of transactions involving Runes surpassed 1 million, but as of May 20, this figure dropped to 52,000, according to Dune.

根據 Dune 的數據，在 4 月 23 日的高峰期，涉及符文的交易數量超過 100 萬筆，但截至 5 月 20 日，這一數字下降至 52,000 筆。