Bitlayer Labs 为比特币 Layer 2 解决方案筹集了 500 万美元种子资金

Bitlayer Labs 是通过 BitVM 提供比特币 Layer 2 解决方案的先驱，已获得由 Framework Ventures 和 ABCDE Capital 领投的 500 万美元种子资金。 StarkWare、OKX Ventures、UTXO Management 等投资者以及知名天使投资人也参与其中。这笔资金将推动 Bitlayer 实现将比特币建立为计算层并在全球范围内扩展其团队的使命。该公司正准备推出 Ready Player One，这是一项激励计划，向为 Bitlayer 生态系统做出贡献的协议和团队提供超过 5000 万美元的奖励。

Bitlayer Labs Secures $5 Million Seed Funding for Bitcoin Layer 2 Solution

Bitlayer Labs 为比特币 Layer 2 解决方案获得 500 万美元种子资金

Singapore, Singapore, April 3rd, 2024

新加坡，新加坡，2024 年 4 月 3 日

Bitlayer Labs, the pioneer behind Bitlayer, the first Bitcoin Layer 2 solution based on BitVM, has successfully raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by renowned venture capital firms Framework Ventures and ABCDE Capital. The round also witnessed participation from industry stalwarts such as StarkWare, OKX Ventures, Alliance DAO, UTXO Management, and Asymmetric Capital. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone for Bitlayer Labs as it endeavors to establish itself as the computational foundation for Bitcoin.

Bitlayer Labs 是第一个基于 BitVM 的比特币 Layer 2 解决方案 Bitlayer 的先驱，已在由著名风险投资公司 Framework Ventures 和 ABCDE Capital 领投的种子轮融资中成功筹集 500 万美元。 StarkWare、OKX Ventures、Alliance DAO、UTXO Management 和 Ametry Capital 等行业巨头也参与了本轮融资。这项战略投资标志着 Bitlayer Labs 的一个重要里程碑，因为它致力于将自己打造成比特币的计算基础。

Laying the Foundation for Scalable Bitcoin DeFi

为可扩展的比特币 DeFi 奠定基础

Bitlayer's mission is to enhance the scalability and connectivity of the Bitcoin ecosystem. Leveraging BitVM, Bitlayer offers Bitcoin-equivalent security coupled with Turing completeness, enabling developers to build a plethora of innovative applications and DeFi protocols. The infusion of capital will fuel Bitlayer's aspirations to become the leading platform for Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions.

Bitlayer 的使命是增强比特币生态系统的可扩展性和连接性。利用 BitVM，Bitlayer 提供与比特币等效的安全性以及图灵完备性，使开发人员能够构建大量创新应用程序和 DeFi 协议。资本的注入将激发 Bitlayer 成为比特币 Layer 2 解决方案领先平台的愿望。

Ecosystem Embraces Bitlayer's Potential

生态系统拥抱 Bitlayer 的潜力

The seed funding round underscores the growing recognition and enthusiasm within the blockchain community for Bitlayer's capabilities. Prominent angel investors, including Ryan Selkis (CEO of Messari), Dan McArdle (co-founder of Messari), Dan Held (founder of Asymmetric Capital), Dyma (CEO of Hacken), Trung and Andy (CEO and CTO of Sky Mavis), and Loi Luu (founder of Kyber Network), have expressed their confidence in Bitlayer's vision.

本轮种子融资凸显了区块链社区对 Bitlayer 功能日益增长的认可和热情。著名天使投资人，包括 Ryan Selkis（Messari 首席执行官）、Dan McArdle（Messari 联合创始人）、Dan Held（Ametry Capital 创始人）、Dyma（Hacken 首席执行官）、Trung 和 Andy（Sky Mavis 首席执行官兼首席技术官） 、Loi Luu（Kyber Network 创始人）表示对 Bitlayer 的愿景充满信心。

The ecosystem support for Bitlayer is further bolstered by collaborations with leading players such as Hacken, AWS Cloud, Ankr, Polyhedra, Babylon, Particle Network, Meson, Nubit, BitSmiley, TokenPocket, Xverse, Flash Protocol, Umoja.xyz, RunesTerminal, and more.

通过与 Hacken、AWS Cloud、Ankr、Polyhedra、Babylon、Particle Network、Meson、Nubit、BitSmiley、TokenPocket、Xv​​erse、Flash Protocol、Umoja.xyz、RunesTerminal 等领先厂商的合作，进一步增强了对 Bitlayer 的生态系统支持。

Investment Signals Optimism for Bitcoin Ecosystem

投资表明对比特币生态系统持乐观态度

The seed funding round reflects the growing optimism and confidence in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Bitlayer's pioneering approach has garnered widespread attention, positioning it as a key player in the race to establish Bitcoin as the dominant blockchain platform.

这轮种子融资反映出人们对比特币生态系统日益增长的乐观和信心。 Bitlayer 的开创性方法引起了广泛关注，使其成为将比特币打造为主导区块链平台的竞赛中的关键参与者。

Investor Perspectives

投资者观点

Roy Learner, partner at Framework Ventures, highlighted the transformative potential of BitVM for Bitlayer: "Bitlayer's innovative use of BitVM sets the stage for a paradigm shift in the scalability and expressiveness of the BTC ecosystem. With the vast majority of global wealth seeking productive avenues, Bitlayer unlocks novel DeFi use cases and applications, empowering Bitcoin to fulfill its potential as a productive asset."

Framework Ventures 合伙人 Roy Learner 强调了 BitVM 对 Bitlayer 的变革潜力：“Bitlayer 对 BitVM 的创新使用为 BTC 生态系统的可扩展性和表现力的范式转变奠定了基础。全球绝大多数财富都在寻求生产性途径，Bitlayer 解锁了新颖的 DeFi 用例和应用程序，使比特币能够发挥其作为生产性资产的潜力。”

Qiao Wang, co-founder of Alliance DAO, emphasized the significance of Bitlayer for Bitcoin DeFi: "While my focus has largely been on Ethereum, I remain a staunch supporter of Bitcoin. The advent of layer-2 solutions like Bitlayer unlocks a new era of innovation for Bitcoin, enabling holders to harness the power of DeFi. Bitlayer's team is exceptional in their experience, technical prowess, and passion, making them ideally suited to drive this transformation."

Alliance DAO 联合创始人王桥强调了 Bitlayer 对于比特币 DeFi 的重要性：“虽然我的注意力主要集中在以太坊上，但我仍然是比特币的坚定支持者。像 Bitlayer 这样的 Layer 2 解决方案的出现开启了一个新时代”

Bitlayer Gears Up for Mainnet Launch

Bitlayer 为主网启动做好准备

The influx of capital will enable Bitlayer to expand its team across business development and engineering, bolstering its global expansion efforts. As the Bitcoin halving event approaches, the need for a robust Bitcoin ecosystem becomes paramount, and Bitlayer's meticulous design and rigorous security audits position it as a cornerstone for this emerging ecosystem. The mainnet launch is scheduled for April 5th, with further milestones on the horizon as Bitlayer continues its development journey.

资本的涌入将使 Bitlayer 能够扩大其业务开发和工程团队，从而支持其全球扩张努力。随着比特币减半事件的临近，对强大的比特币生态系统的需求变得至关重要，而Bitlayer的精心设计和严格的安全审核使其成为这个新兴生态系统的基石。主网定于 4 月 5 日启动，随着 Bitlayer 继续其开发之旅，更多里程碑即将到来。

Ready Player One: Ecosystem Incentive Program

就绪玩家一：生态系统激励计划

To accelerate ecosystem growth and attract projects to the Bitlayer mainnet, Bitlayer is rolling out a series of incentive programs, beginning with "Ready Player One." This open incentive program will distribute token rewards exceeding $50 million to protocols and teams that demonstrate exceptional contributions to the Bitlayer ecosystem.

为了加速生态系统的发展并吸引项目进入 Bitlayer 主网，Bitlayer 正在推出一系列激励计划，首先是“Ready Player One”。这项开放式激励计划将向对 Bitlayer 生态系统做出杰出贡献的协议和团队分发超过 5000 万美元的代币奖励。

Bitlayer is committed to providing comprehensive support for all projects, offering investment opportunities, liquidity support, product development resources, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities.

Bitlayer 致力于为所有项目提供全面的支持，提供投资机会、流动性支持、产品开发资源、指导和合作机会。

About Bitlayer

关于比特层

Bitlayer is the first Bitcoin Layer 2 network based on BitVM, offering Bitcoin-equivalent security and Turing completeness. Its mission is to establish itself as the computational layer for Bitcoin, delivering ultra-scalability while inheriting the security of Bitcoin's L1, providing users with high throughput and low transaction costs.

Bitlayer 是第一个基于 BitVM 的比特币第 2 层网络，提供比特币同等的安全性和图灵完备性。其使命是将自己打造成比特币的计算层，提供超可扩展性，同时继承比特币 L1 的安全性，为用户提供高吞吐量和低交易成本。

Contact

接触

Sky Harris, Digital Marketing Manager

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Bitlayer

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skyler@bitlayer.org

skyler@bitlayer.org