Host Feroz Lakhani sits down with Kevin He, co-founder of Bitlayer, for a deep dive into the evolution of Bitcoin from a simple payment system to a programmable DeFi ecosystem.Kevin shares his journey from translating the Bitcoin whitepaper into other languages to building four EVM-compatible chains and now pioneering Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions. Discover how Bitlayer is achieving on-chain verification without requiring Bitcoin upgrades, using innovative BitVM technology to create the most secure Bitcoin bridge in the market.Key highlights include:The Bitcoin Scaling Dilemma: Balancing security vs programmability while preserving Bitcoin's core ethosOn-Chain vs Off-Chain Validation: Why trustless verification matters for Bitcoin DeFiOrdinals & Runes Explained: Kevin's brilliant analogy comparing Bitcoin assets to serial numbers on dollar billsBitVM Innovation: How to build fraud proofs and slashing mechanisms directly on Bitcoin L1Impressive Traction: 250,000 daily transactions, $600M TVL, and 1M+ community members on V1 aloneThe Future of Bitcoin: From payment rails to yield-bearing assets and fully programmable DeFiKevin outlines Bitlayer's ambitious roadmap from their current V1 sidechain to V2's Bitcoin L2 with minimized trust bridges, and V3's high-performance execution engine targeting 10,000 TPS for institutional trading.Whether you're a Bitcoin maximalist curious about Layer 2 scaling or a DeFi enthusiast exploring new frontiers, this episode offers unique insights into how Bitcoin is evolving while staying true to its foundational principles.Guest: Kevin He, Co-founder of Bitlayer (@bitlayerlabs) Host: Feroz Lakhani, Ankr (@ankr)Find Bitlayer: X @bitlayerlabs | Website: bitlayer.org Find Ankr: X @ankr | Website: ankr.com

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