Autono is a Bitcoin scaling solution that integrates Turing-complete smart contracts with Bitcoin's Proof of Work, enabling decentralized cross-blockchain trading without the need for custodians or wrapped assets. By connecting Bitcoin to Ethereum and Binance's dApps and DeFi protocols, Autono unlocks over $1 trillion in value, allowing users to manage their assets directly and securely.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods for integrating Bitcoin with decentralized applications (dApps) on other blockchains often rely on custodians or wrapped assets, introducing trust assumptions and potential security risks. These approaches limit users' direct control over their Bitcoin holdings and can be capital inefficient.
Solution
Autono is a Bitcoin scaling solution that enables Turing-complete smart contracts verified by Bitcoin's Proof of Work, facilitating decentralized cross-blockchain trading without custodians or wrapped assets. By allowing direct interaction between Bitcoin and dApps on platforms like Ethereum and Binance, Autono unlocks the value of Bitcoin for use in DeFi protocols. Users maintain direct control over their assets, as all transactions are managed by smart contracts and signed directly by the user, eliminating the need to entrust private keys to third parties.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes Bitcoin holders seeking to participate in DeFi ecosystems, as well as developers building dApps on other blockchains who want to integrate native Bitcoin functionality without wrapped assets or custodians.
Features
- Native support for Turing-complete smart contracts secured by Bitcoin's Proof of Work.
- Bitcoin mirrors that enable roll-ups, Layer 2s, and other Layer 1s to securely integrate with Bitcoin.
- Verifier engine that secures all data on-chain.
- Decentralized cross-blockchain trading capabilities.
- User-managed platform with transparency in proposals and network actions.
- Ability to stake any token directly on BNB and Ethereum, including Bitcoin.