# Bitlayer

> The first BitVM, powering Bitcoin DeFi.

BitLayer provides blockchain infrastructure solutions aimed at enhancing the development and deployment of decentralized networks and applications.

BitLayer specializes in delivering blockchain infrastructure solutions that support the growth and functionality of decentralized networks and applications. Their services focus on improving the scalability, security, and reliability of blockchain platforms, enabling developers and businesses to build more efficient decentralized systems. BitLayer aims to enhance the technical foundation of blockchain technology, helping to create a more robust and accessible decentralized ecosystem.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2023-12-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Bitlayer

## Products

- [Bitlayer Mainnet ](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Bitlayer): Bitlayer Mainnet is a Layer 2 solution built on Bitcoin, aimed at enhancing scalability and transaction efficiency while maintaining Bitcoin's security standards. It enables low-cost transactions, smart contract functionality, and cross-chain interoperability, supporting decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and micropayments. The mainnet is designed for developers and users seeking to expand Bitcoin's utility beyond simple value transfer. (L2, Live, Main Product)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.bitlayer.org)
- [Blog](https://blog.bitlayer.org)
- [Documentation](https://docs.bitlayer.org/docs/Build/GettingStarted/QuickStart)
- [Whitepaper](https://static.bitlayer.org/Bitlayer-Technical-Whitepaper.pdf)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/bitlayerofficial)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/bitlayer)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/BitLayerLabs)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/bitlayer-org)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitlayerlabs)
- [Medium](https://medium.com/@Bitlayer)

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- [TGS Field Descriptions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-field-descriptions.md): Schema field definitions for The Grid's data model
- [TGS JSON Structure](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/tgs-json-structure.md): Data model structure and relationships
- [Product Type Definitions](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-definitions.md): Definitions for each product type
- [Product Type Classification](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/references/product-type-classification.md): Guide for classifying products into types
- [Grid MCP Guide](https://github.com/The-Grid-Data/workspace-public/blob/main/grid-search/skills/grid-query/references/grid-mcp-guide.md): How to query The Grid programmatically via MCP