The next evolution of Bitcoin is happening now.

For years, the crypto community has debated how to bring decentralized finance directly onto the Bitcoin network without compromising its core principles. We're now seeing more projects taking a shot at this challenge.

Last week, Bitlayer ($BTR) launched with a focus on improving Bitcoin's scalability and security. Now, another project, Portal To Bitcoin ($PTB), is preparing to go live. Bitget is even running a pre-listing event for it.

Regardless of whether these specific projects succeed, they represent a significant trend: developers are actively exploring how to build new functionality on top of Bitcoin while maintaining the integrity of its base layer. This innovation could unlock a new wave of applications for the world's largest cryptocurrency.