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If you’ve spent any time in crypto over the last decade, you already know the **Ethereum DeFi playbook** by heart.  Smart contracts revolutionized finance, protocols like Uniswap and Aave built unstoppable momentum, and Ethereum developers became the architects of a new financial system.

Now, imagine building at the ground level of that movement **before it became mainstream**.  That’s exactly where **Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) is today**, and developers who recognize the opportunity now will have the same first-mover advantage that early Ethereum builders had in 2018 - 2020.

But let’s be honest, **building on Bitcoin has always** **been a nightmare.** The infrastructure is clunky, developer tooling is nonexistent, and historically, scaling anything beyond basic transactions has been an exercise in frustration.

That’s changing, fast.

## What is BTCFi, and Why Should You Care?

Bitcoin’s leading market cap (now nearly $2T) has always made it the holy grail of DeFi liquidity.  The only problem? You couldn’t actually do anything with it.  Unlike Ethereum, Bitcoin wasn’t designed for smart contracts, which meant its economic gravity remained untapped.  That’s no longer the case.

New infrastructure - Bitcoin Layer 2s, rollups, and staking protocols are finally unlocking Bitcoin’s potential as a programmable asset.  We’re talking about **yield opportunities, lending markets, native Bitcoin staking, and tokenized Bitcoin for DeFi**. BTCFi isn’t theoretical anymore, it’s already happening.

Here’s the reality:

- Ethereum devs dominated DeFi because they had the best infrastructure.
- BTCFi will only thrive if builders have the right tools.

Providing the right infrastructure tools is exactly what Asphere BSI is here to solve.

## The BTCFi Landscape: Who’s Building What?

Right now, BTCFi is exploding with activity, and it’s happening in two major categories:

### 1. Infrastructure, Layer 2s, and Developer Platforms

These are the backbone of BTCFi, the networks enabling smart contracts, scalability, and staking for Bitcoin. If Ethereum DeFi was built on **L2s, rollups, and staking protocols**, BTCFi needs the same.

Some of the most important projects in this space include:

- **Babylon** – Bitcoin staking for Proof-of-Stake chains.
- **Bitlayer** – First Bitcoin L2 based on BitVM.
- **BOB** – A hybrid rollup bringing EVM compatibility to Bitcoin.
- **Botanix** – EVM-compatible Bitcoin L2.
- **Chakra** – Settlement & bridging network for BTC.
- **Lightning** – Allows instant BTC payments for everyday utility.
- **SatLayer** – A Bitcoin-shared security protocol.
- **Stacks** – One of the earliest and most famous Bitcoin L2s.
- **Starkware** – New entrants making Bitcoin more programmable.

### 2. BTCFi Applications: Where the Money Flows

Once the infrastructure is in place, **BTCFi needs liquidity and applications**. This is where new financial primitives are emerging:

- **BTC-backed stablecoins** (FBTC, IBTC)
- **DeFi products** (Corn, Etherfi)
- **Liquid Staking & Bitcoin DeFi integrations** (Lombard, Nomi Solv, Pump)
- **Cross-chain liquidity bridges** (Osmosis, Fiama)

## The Infrastructure Gap: Why BTCFi Needs BSI

Ethereum developers have had the privilege of infrastructure consistently being available.  Everything from RPC access to data indexing to liquid staking infrastructure has been battle-tested and readily available.  BTCFi?  Not so much.

Right now, developers **struggle to get reliable infrastructure** for Bitcoin-based apps. Here’s what’s missing:

- **Scalable RPCs & full node access** for Bitcoin L2s.
- **Data indexing & APIs** for querying Bitcoin-based smart contract data.
- **Secure staking infrastructure** for new BTCFi protocols.
- **Reliable infrastructure support for rollups and sidechains.**

This is where **Asphere BSI comes in.**

BSI is designed to provide **Ethereum-quality infrastructure for Bitcoin developers**, meaning if you’re building on BTCFi, you’ll have **the same level of infra support that Ethereum DeFi projects have relied on for years**.

[Explore BSI solutions →](https://www.ankr.com/bitcoin-secured-infrastructure/)

## Why Ethereum Devs Should Pay Attention to BTCFi

Let’s be blunt: The **biggest money in crypto** still sits in Bitcoin.

For years, Ethereum DeFi builders **ignored Bitcoin** because it lacked smart contract functionality.  But with new **L2s, rollups, and staking protocols**, the **Bitcoin economy is about to be unlocked**, and the builders who **get in now** will be at the forefront of this next wave.

If you missed out on Ethereum DeFi’s early days, BTCFi is your second chance.  And if you’re serious about building in BTCFi, Asphere BSI is here to make sure you have the best infrastructure available.

## Final Thoughts: BTCFi is Happening. Are You Ready?

BTCFi isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a fundamental shift in how Bitcoin is used.

The infrastructure is coming online, the first wave of applications is launching, and **the smartest developers are already making the move.**

If you’re an Ethereum builder looking for **a new frontier**, BTCFi is **where the opportunity is right now**. And Asphere BSI is here to make sure you have everything you need to build.

[Start building any project on Bitcoin →](https://www.ankr.com/bitcoin-secured-infrastructure/)

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Learn more about the development shift of DeFi back to the O.G. blockchain ecosystem.

From Ethereum to Bitcoin DeFi: The Building Opportunity Developers Can’t Ignore

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Tyler is a Senior Product Manager at Ankr, driving the progress behind Scaling Solutions and Bitcoin Secured Infrastructure. His work is quickly reshaping the deployment of blockchain networks into a process that is fast, streamlined, modular, and asset-rich. Tyler’s substantial experience as a Web3 builder, advisor, and PM ensures clients secure not only the highest tier of infrastructure but also the expert management it takes to create breakout projects.


Senior Project Manager

Tyler Sloan

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**TL;DR**

- **elizaOS is a powerful framework for building AI agents.**
- **Ankr lets agents learn from blockchain data and execute on-chain tasks autonomously.**
- **The possibilities are electric.**

The AI arms race is on.

But the real battleground isn't just more advanced (artificial) brains; it's smarter AI assistants that can help pilot the course of our everyday pursuits. Tasks will range from the small, like booking trip tickets, to the not-so-small, like controlling a portfolio to stack your net worth. The future? AI agents plugged directly into the world's next-gen financial rails: blockchains.

Ankr and [elizaOS](https://www.elizaos.ai/) have teamed up to outfit every AI agent with the ability to interact with an array of blockchains. Together, we’re building a future where AI and finance are closely integrated, and agents can trade, farm, and manage digital assets to carry out their owner’s objectives.

*“AI agents will become the primary way we interact with computers in the future. They will be able to understand our needs and preferences, and proactively help us with tasks and decision-making.”*

– Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft

## Meet ElizaOS: A Platform To Create and Manage AI Agents

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ElizaOS is a powerful multi-agent simulation framework designed to create, deploy, and manage autonomous AI agents. Built with TypeScript, it provides a flexible and extensible platform for developing intelligent agents that can interact across multiple platforms while maintaining consistent personalities and knowledge.

Agents built with the ElizaOS framework are the core components that handle autonomous interactions. Each agent operates within a runtime environment and can interact across various platforms, such as Discord and Telegram while maintaining consistent behavior and memory.

Agents are designed with unique identities, configurations, and components that developers can define to tweak their personalities and capabilities. They can perform actions, evaluate responses, and integrate with different services, allowing for flexible and extensible conversations. Additionally, specialized memory management enables agents to track conversations and adapt their responses based on context.

[Learn more about elizaOS](https://www.elizaos.ai/)

## Integration With Ankr’s APIs Gives Eliza Agents Full Web3 Capabilities

Ankr's blockchain APIs, integrated within the elizaOS framework, empower developers to **rapidly prototype and deploy AI agents capable of executing an array of blockchain and crypto-related tasks.**

By plugging Ankr’s pre-built API connections into elizaOS's modular library, developers gain immediate access to blockchain data, including token balances, gas price predictors, NFT data, and all other critical data. This seamless integration eliminates the need for extensive custom coding, drastically accelerating the agent development process. **Ankr’s [Advanced API](https://www.ankr.com/web3-api/advanced-api/) also provides access to indexed historical chain data, enabling developers to train their AI agents on real-world market dynamics like MEV patterns and liquidity trends.**

Integrating Advanced API for agent training and operations allows them to learn and optimize their strategies for maximum effectiveness with:

- The ability to query once and receive data across a variety of networks
- Search pre-indexed, cached data for near-instant data returns
- Reach globally located bare-metal servers for low-latency

[Learn more about Advanced API →](https://www.ankr.com/blog/ankrs-rpc-performance-advantage-data-caching-and-advanced-apis/)

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Combining Ankr's APIs and elizaOS streamlines the entire agent lifecycle, from development to deployment. After training, these sophisticated AI agents can be deployed with a full connection to Ankr's global node network. This simplified deployment process and access to Ankr's extensive network of over 70 blockchains through elizaOS's unified interface dramatically reduce the time required to build cross-chain AI agents. **Instead of weeks of development, developers can create and deploy new agents in mere hours, unlocking new possibilities for automated blockchain interactions and strategic crypto operations.**

## Powering Futuristic Applications For Anything AI-Fi

Giving AI agents the power to connect with blockchain ecosystems creates an opportunity to build truly innovative use cases that push the boundaries of what is possible for decentralized finance. Here are just a few examples of use cases that will be springing up soon.

### AI Agent-Driven DeFi

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Imagine using elizaOS to deploy an AI agent to autonomously optimize your cross-chain yield farming strategies.

**Here’s How It Works**:

- The Agent uses Ankr’s Multi-Chain RPC to **monitor real-time asset prices, liquidity pools (via Ankr’s DeFi APIs), and staking yields** across Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain.
- Agents **analyze the data** with embedded LLMs (in elizaOS) to identify arbitrage opportunities (e.g., price discrepancies between DEXs).
- With automatic gas fee optimization, the agent can **execute trades via Ankr’s transaction endpoints**.

**Value For Users**:

- Fully automated multi-chain yield farming with AI-driven risk and rebalancing logic.
- 24/7 execution without manual intervention.

### Autonomous NFT Portfolio Management

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Imagine deploying an AI agent to manage your NFT collections by tracking floor prices, rarity shifts, and market trends.

**Here’s How It Works:**

- **Ankr NFT API + Eliza’s Decision Engine**:
    - Agents pull NFT metadata, ownership history, and sales data via [**Ankr’s NFT API**](https://www.ankr.com/web3-api/advanced-api/) (Ethereum, Polygon, etc.).
    - Agents use Eliza’s reinforcement learning models to predict NFT value trends.
    - They auto-list and acquire NFTs through Ankr’s RPC endpoints (e.g., triggering OpenSea listings when target prices are met).

**Value For Users**:

- AI-curated NFT portfolios with dynamic rebalancing.
- Real-time alerts for rare NFT drops or wash trading patterns.

### Compliance Agent for Institutions

Imagine if institutions could enlist AI agents to audit transactions, screen addresses, and ensure regulatory compliance.

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**Integration**:

- **Ankr Scan + Eliza’s Risk Modeling**:
    - Agents ingest transaction data via **Ankr Scan API** to trace fund flows across chains.
    - Cross-reference addresses with Ankr-integrated compliance tools (e.g., TRM Labs API).
    - Eliza’s agents generate compliance reports and flag suspicious patterns (e.g., mixers, darknet ties).

**Value For Users**:

- Automated, auditable compliance workflows for institutions.
- Real-time risk scoring of transactions.

## Final Thoughts

AI agents will quickly become a vital extension of what we are capable of as individuals, businesses, and organizations. **If personal computers create a “[bicycle for the mind](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ebenbayer/2023/05/15/ai--biotechnology-show-its-time-to-think-past-bicycles-for-the-mind/),” AI agents will become a jet pack for human agency – magnifying our potential to impose our influence on the world many times over.** Giving AI agents full crypto and blockchain capabilities frees us to automate our ability to transact, grow wealth, collaborate, and much more. Our teams are working hard to explore the boundaries of what we can do with it next.

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Learn more about how Ankr and elizaOS are enabling the future of AI bots armed with the ability to interact with blockchains and crypto without limits.

How We’re Making Blockchain-Aware AI Agents With elizaOS

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Kevin is a business writer, journalist, and avid explorer of the blockchain and tech industry. His work has been covered across crypto and traditional media as Ankr’s Senior Writer, with topics spanning the big picture of “Web3,” tech breakthroughs, and how blockchain is changing our digital lives. Working with some of blockchain’s most talented engineers daily, Kevin gains unique insight into what advances we can expect next and the implications they hold for us all.

Technical Writer

Kevin Dwyer

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Ankr is excited to release Matchain on our Web3 API service, the blockchain revolutionizing decentralized identity (DID) and data sovereignty! This is great news for developers looking to build advanced dApps on top of Matchain.

Ankr’s API service provides connections to the Matchain blockchain called [RPC endpoints](https://www.ankr.com/blog/what-are-rpc-nodes-and-endpoints-the-complete-guide-2023/). These RPC endpoints enable developers and their decentralized apps to interact with and query Matchain nodes, facilitating the creation and execution of dApps and the seamless exchange of information across the blockchain network. Thanks to these RPCs, builders have everything they need to build new social, gaming, DeFi, and other use cases on Matchain.

Developers can now access Matchain Public and Premium RPCs, make request calls, and receive information returns identical to those they would get by running a node themselves.

[**Call the Matchain RPCs now!**](https://www.ankr.com/rpc/matchain/)

## What is Matchain?

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Matchain is the first AI-focused Layer 2 rollup on the BNB Chain, dedicated to transforming decentralized identity (DID) and data sovereignty. **Matchain has gained much attention recently for empowering large-scale global brands, including one of Europe’s most iconic football clubs, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), to onboard hundreds of millions of users with decentralized identity and loyalty solutions.**

By integrating AI with blockchain, Matchain provides scalable, secure, and user-friendly solutions for businesses and individuals to transition from Web2 to Web3 seamlessly. Matchain is strategically positioned to underpin global brands and businesses, offering a bridge between existing revenue-generating Web2 models and the decentralized future of Web3.

**Key benefits for developers:**

- **Decentralized Identity (DID):** A unified identity system that integrates Web2 and Web3 identities, offering privacy-preserving account abstraction.
- **Data Sovereignty:** Users retain ownership of their data, choosing how it’s shared and monetized.
- **AI Augmentation:** Advanced AI capabilities for user profiling, intelligent portfolio management, and data-driven insights.
- **Scalability:** High-throughput Layer 2 rollup infrastructure ensures seamless dApp integration and optimal performance.

[**Learn more about Matchain**](https://www.matchain.io/)

## What Are Ankr’s New Matchain RPC Connections?

- Our Matchain RPCs (Remote Procedure Calls) connect your wallet, command-line interface, or decentralized applications with the Matchain blockchain. They act as a messenger or blockchain router that relays on-chain information between Matchain nodes, chains, and ultimately end-users so they can execute necessary tasks like transactions, populate wallet balances, fetch ownership information, and much more.
- Matchain RPC endpoints are a gateway for developers to interface directly with Matchain — a portal to communicate easily, remotely, and with no need to go through the DevOps of establishing their own Matchain nodes.
- Asphere is providing a geo-distributed Matchain RPC comprised of blockchain nodes running worldwide for incredibly low latency and reliable connections.

[**Get started now with our Matchain RPC endpoints!**](https://www.ankr.com/rpc/matchain/)

## How Do the Matchain RPCs Help Developers?

Building with Matchain is an excellent choice for creating high-performance and secure dApps, but requires access to the information on Matchain nodes to do so. Therefore, Ankr and Asphere RPC solves the following developer troubles:

**Eliminates complex node ops** - Matchain RPCs will completely remove the need for developers to set up their own Matchain nodes, removing hours of time spent building, calibrating, and fixing node issues.

**Grants access to advanced tools** -  Ankr’s [Premium RPC Plan](https://www.ankr.com/rpc/pricing/) instantly grants access to the best tools to build applications quickly, including:

- At least 90,000 Matchain req/minute
- Dedicated Matchain endpoints
- Prioritized requests
- Priority support portal
- WebSockets (WS) capabilities

**Powers chains, applications, and open-source software that need access to Matchain** - Connect with a cluster of high-performance nodes that hold the information you need to build and operate applications with Matchain chain capabilities.

**Supports the Matchain network** - Ankr and Asphere will strengthen the Matchain network globally by offering easier development and a broader, decentralized node infrastructure.

## How to Make Your First Call to Matchain

You can [get started building](https://www.ankr.com/remote-procedure-call/) on the Matchain network by heading to our RPC Service to make your first call! You will be able to use the Matchain endpoint to call the chain using the standard EVM JSON RPC methods.

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Learn more about Ankr's newest RPC endpoint to Matchain.

Matchain RPC Now Live!

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Ankr is proud to join the IOTA ecosystem as a validator node operator, delivering unparalleled reliability to secure the IOTA blockchain. Together, we're creating an opportunity for builders to leverage the most secure, accessible, and decentralized IOT development environment.

## What Is IOTA?

Founded in 2015, IOTA is a public goods infrastructure bringing trust into our digital world. Through IOTA, governments, organizations and people are able to interact with each other in a secure, trusted and verifiable way. IOTA is one of the most established blockchain projects in the world and is primarily driven by a global ecosystem of non-profit organizations.

**Benefits for Developers Choosing IOTA:**

- **High Scalability:** IOTA's unique design enables highly scalable distributed ledgers, crucial for handling the demands of Web3 applications.
- **Fast and Cheap Transactions:** IOTA boasts extremely fast transaction speeds with negligible transaction fees, making it cost-effective for developers and users.
- **MOVE Language and Virtual Machine and the Object-based Ledger:**
    - Resource-oriented programming, allowing for secure and flexible management of digital assets.
    - Strong data abstraction capabilities, simplifying complex tasks related to resource management.
    - Static verification enables the detection of errors or vulnerabilities before code execution and at compile time, significantly enhancing security.
    - Support for formal verification, allowing for rigorous validation of contract logic.
- **Permissionless and Censorship-Resistant:** IOTA provides an open and decentralized infrastructure, ensuring freedom and autonomy for developers and users.
- **Focus on Real-World Impact:** IOTA aims to digitize real-world assets, unlocking dormant value and fostering economic growth opportunities.
- **Strong Community Support:** The Tangle Ecosystem Association and the IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation actively support developers and the IOTA ecosystem through funding and resources.

[Learn more about IOTA](https://www.iota.org/)

## How Are Ankr and IOTA Working Together?

Ankr Operating Validator Nodes for IOTA: By taking on the vital task of validator node operations for IOTA, Ankr commits to providing an essential service for the project.

- High-performance node operations for IOTA
- Distributed validation
- Around-the-clock support & maintenance

[Contact Ankr for validator node operations](https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/arsalan?uuid=d5726b8b-3c8f-434f-8e69-4db60d6db54d)

## Final Thoughts

As Ankr joins the IOTA ecosystem as a trusted validator node operator, we're excited to contribute to a future where the highest tier of infrastructure powers IOT ecosystems. Together, we're working to create a more secure, decentralized, and innovative IOT landscape that benefits developers and users alike.

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Learn more about Ankr's validator operations for the IOTA blockchain.

Ankr Becomes IOTA Validator Node Operator

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## The Origin Story of BSI

**Ethereum stole Bitcoin’s thunder. Now, developers are returning to Bitcoin.**

Ethereum’s 2015 launch revolutionized crypto with complex smart contracts and dApps, establishing itself as the hub for DeFi and crypto utility. This shift drew attention away from Bitcoin, which was seen as limited to payments and store of value. **As Ethereum’s popularity surged, it became the foundation for ICOs, DeFi protocols, NFTs, and utility tokens — pushing its scalability to the limit.**

In response, **a swarm of new Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains emerged** to address these scalability challenges. However, fragmented ecosystems led to thinner TVL distribution, and decreased security and decentralization. Developers today have endless options, from hundreds of L1 and L2 chains to tools like Asphere’s own [no-code deployer](https://rollup.asphere.xyz/?_gl=1*stz0q1*_ga*MTAyOTQyMzM5OC4xNzMwOTExMjA1*_ga_0MDHE2B2H8*MTczNDYzNDIyMi4xMTguMS4xNzM0NjM0MjQyLjQwLjAuMA..) for building custom networks.

This abundance of choice **steered development interest increasingly to the areas of interoperability, modularity, and shared security.** In other words, unifying and patching the crypto experience to become more functional. With this new flexibility, developers can create networks that are meshed together, e.g., Arbitrum Orbit as a rollup framework, EigenLayer for shared security and data availability, and Axelar for interoperability.

As developers explored modular blockchain design, they **realized Bitcoin’s potential as the ultimate settlement and security layer.** Leveraging Bitcoin in this way unlocks new possibilities, transforming it into the strongest foundational layer for Web3 networks with unmatched security and decentralization. **The only issue remaining is the difficulty of implementing Bitcoin into the modular stack of protocols and dApps – enter Apshere’s Bitcoin Secured Infrastructure.**

## Out-of-the-Box Solutions For Building On Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s ecosystem is thriving, and Asphere is here to help developers take it to the next level. Our newly released [Bitcoin Secured Infrastructure (BSI)](https://www.ankr.com/blog/the-rapidly-expanding-cosmos-of-bitcoin-secured-infrastructure/) service provides **highly customizable, turnkey solutions to make building on Bitcoin many times faster and more accessible.** Whether you’re looking to create new use cases on protocols like Babylon, Stacks, or B², Asphere has developers covered.

From Bitcoin Layer 2s to innovative staking and interoperability solutions, Asphere BSI simplifies development and accelerates developer and user adoption within Bitcoin’s ecosystem – all with **end-to-end infrastructure and engineering tailored to your needs.**

[Explore BSI solutions →](https://www.ankr.com/bitcoin-secured-infrastructure/)

## BSI Makes It Easy To Build On Bitcoin

Asphere’s vision is to create a flourishing Bitcoin ecosystem where developers can **easily build innovative applications leveraging Bitcoin's unmatched security and liquidity**. By simplifying the infrastructure and development journey, we’re fueling the next generation of use cases within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

**Asphere BSI provides customizable, use-case-specific infrastructure templates that include high-performance RPC services, validator solutions, and modular tools tailored to Bitcoin protocols.** These protocols range from BTC Layer 2s like Stacks to BTC staking solutions like Babylon. With BSI, developers building on Bitcoin-related protocols can harness Bitcoin’s security and liquidity while benefiting from enhanced scalability, reliability, and streamlined development processes.

[Learn More About BSI →](https://www.ankr.com/bitcoin-secured-infrastructure/)

## Features & Benefits For Creating the Next Gen of Bitcoin Use Cases

Asphere BSI boasts a variety of features designed to simplify Bitcoin development:

**Build On Any BTC Protocol:** Access infrastructure solutions for building on Bitcoin Layer 2 protocols, BTC staking protocols, and other emerging Bitcoin-related technologies.

- **[Babylon](https://babylonlabs.io/)**: Streamline the development of Babylon Bitcoin Secured Networks (BSNs) with Asphere’s Cosmos SDK and EVM-compatible infrastructure templates with full engineering to build your BSN.

- **[Stacks](https://www.stacks.co/)**: Activate the Bitcoin economy and BTC holders with the leading Bitcoin L2.

- **[Botanix](https://www.botanixlabs.xyz/en/home)**: Build exchanges, games, stablecoins, and many other use cases on top of the Spiderchain L2.

- **[B²](https://www.bsquared.network/)**: Build in the Bitcoin ecosystem with scalability that is over 50x cheaper and 300x faster than the Bitcoin network.

- **Emerging Protocols**: Build on upcoming Bitcoin-related protocols with modular, scalable infrastructure.

**Leverage Plug-and-Play Templates:** Use highly customizable use-case-specific templates tailored for specific Bitcoin applications on specific Bitcoin protocols, including DeFi, gaming, and social apps.

- **AI:** Access seamless deployment of AI-driven networks with optimized infrastructure for AI workloads.
- **DeFi:** Use pre-configured templates for lending/borrowing platforms, liquidity pools, and decentralized exchanges.
- **Gaming:** Leverage tailored templates for gaming dApps with high-performance APIs, NFT infrastructure, and low-latency services.
- **Social:** Utilize modular tools for creating decentralized social applications with seamless integration of Bitcoin's security and liquidity.

**Use the Highest Performance Infrastructure:** Leverage Asphere’s reliable and low-latency RPC endpoints to ensure seamless connectivity for both protocols and developers.

**Achieve the highest grade of interoperability:** Tools for integrating applications across multiple Bitcoin-related protocols and ecosystems.

**Access Unbeatable Support and Resources:** Comprehensive guides, SDKs, and real-time support to help developers build faster and more efficiently.

## Final Thoughts

By empowering developers with the tools and infrastructure to seamlessly integrate with Bitcoin, Asphere's BSI not only unlocks the immense potential of the world's most secure and decentralized cryptocurrency but also catalyzes the emergence of a truly interoperable and innovative Web3 ecosystem. This shift towards Bitcoin-centric development heralds a new era of robust and secure decentralized applications, where the strength of Bitcoin's foundation underpins a vibrant and flourishing landscape of decentralized finance, gaming, social platforms, and beyond.

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Learn more about the developer movement returning to Bitcoin and the BSI product, which makes it easy to build any Bitcoin-related project.

The Return To Building On Bitcoin: Asphere's Bitcoin Secured Infrastructure (BSI)

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Ethan Nelson, a DeFi enthusiast and member of the Ankr Staking team, delves into DeFi topics with expertise. His insightful articles simplify complex concepts, empowering readers to navigate the dynamic world of decentralized finance confidently. Stay informed with Ethan's illuminating content on all things liquid staking and DeFi related.

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