Israel Israel
Co-Founder
Build With Bitcoin
A hybrid Layer-2 network that integrates Bitcoin's proof-of-work security with Ethereum's EVM-compatible smart contracts, enabling developers to build decentralized applications on Bitcoin without waiting for protocol upgrades. It provides seamless access to dual liquidity from Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems, supporting DeFi, staking, and novel asset creation while leveraging state-of-the-art developer tools and infrastructure.
- Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
- Developer Tools
- Financial Technology
- Software Only
- Web3 & NFTs
Updated 2 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$1MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
across 1 round
PC$1M · Undisclosed
Announced Jul 2025 · from article date
Disclosed cumulative: $1M
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Founders
Lynne Lynne
Co-Founder
Product
Problem
Bitcoin's inherent security comes at the cost of flexibility, making it difficult to implement complex decentralized applications (dApps) directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. Developers seeking to build DeFi applications on Bitcoin often face limitations due to the protocol's restricted smart contract capabilities and the need to wait for protocol upgrades.
Solution
BOB is a hybrid Layer-2 (L2) network designed to combine Bitcoin's robust proof-of-work security with the versatility of Ethereum's EVM-compatible smart contracts. This approach allows developers familiar with the Ethereum ecosystem to build and deploy dApps on Bitcoin without requiring modifications to the core Bitcoin protocol. BOB facilitates access to dual liquidity from both the Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems, enabling the creation of DeFi solutions, staking mechanisms, and novel digital assets. By leveraging existing EVM tooling and a tailor-made Bitcoin developer suite, BOB aims to streamline the development process and accelerate the adoption of DeFi on Bitcoin.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes EVM developers seeking to deploy their applications within the Bitcoin ecosystem, as well as Bitcoin developers looking to leverage Ethereum's DeFi capabilities and liquidity.
Features
- EVM-compatible smart contracts on a Bitcoin Layer-2 network
- Inherits security from Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism
- Access to liquidity from both Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems
- Support for DeFi, staking, and novel asset creation including Runes, Ordinals and BRC20s
- Comprehensive developer tooling, analytics, and blockchain infrastructure
- SDK for simplified development of Bitcoin and EVM smart contracts
- Compatibility with existing Ethereum wallets and development tools