#Bitlayer Isn't Just Fast: Bitlayer Brings "Bitcoin-Grade" Security to the DeFi World After years of rapid growth in the DeFi (decentralized finance) world, many veterans are beginning to reflect on a core question: In the pursuit of high returns and extreme efficiency, have we sacrificed too much security? The DeFi ecosystem on Ethereum and its Layer 2 is thriving, but smart contract vulnerabilities and cross-chain bridge hacks are frequent, often resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars in losses. This has deterred many conservative Bitcoin holders, who hold vast sums but are unable to safely participate in innovative financial protocols. Bitlayer's positioning is precisely this: it not only aims to solve scalability issues but also to become the most secure DeFi platform. The foundation of its security stems from the Bitcoin mainnet. Using the BitVM (Bitcoin Virtual Machine) paradigm, Bitlayer moves complex smart contract execution off-chain, while placing the most critical transaction validity verification on the Bitcoin blockchain. This means that any node attempting malicious activity will pay an unbearable price due to the Bitcoin network's massive computing power. Simply put, when you initiate a transaction on Bitlayer, your ultimate security backing isn't from a validator on some emerging blockchain, but from the entire Bitcoin network. This introduces unprecedented "Bitcoin-grade" security assumptions to DeFi. This is a huge draw for developers. They can now build any complex DeFi application, including lending, derivatives, and DEXs, in a fully EVM-compatible environment, and boast to users: "Your funds are secure, protected by Bitcoin." @BitlayerLabs is unlocking a vast treasure trove of assets. It allows "dormant" assets, which have never left the Bitcoin network, to be activated, earn interest, and create value in a secure and trusted environment. This is not only a technological triumph, but also a return to the essence of finance: security and trust. ❤️