# Hemi > The unified Bitcoin economy layer Hemi is a Layer 2 network that makes Bitcoin programmable by combining Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work security with EVM-compatible smart contract execution. Hemi uses a dual-layer design comprising the Hemi Virtual Machine (hVM), which pairs a Bitcoin node with an EVM runtime, and the Hemi Bitcoin Kit (hBK), which lets Solidity contracts verify Bitcoin state including UTXOs and block headers. Transactions are anchored to Bitcoin via Proof-of-Proof consensus without relying on wrapped assets or bridges. Developers can deploy Bitcoin-aware smart contracts, and institutions can allocate native BTC into compliant on-chain yield strategies. - Type: Network - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2025-03-12 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/hemi ## Products - [Hemi Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hemi): Hemi is an EVM-compatible Layer 2 network that makes Bitcoin programmable by combining Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work security with Ethereum-grade smart contract execution. Its dual-layer architecture pairs the Hemi Virtual Machine (hVM), which wraps a Bitcoin node inside an EVM runtime, with the Hemi Bitcoin Kit (hBK), allowing Solidity contracts to read and verify native Bitcoin state including UTXOs, block headers, and balances. Blocks are anchored to Bitcoin via Proof-of-Proof (PoP) consensus, enabling developers to deploy Bitcoin-aware applications without bridges or wrapped assets. (L2, Live, Main Product) - [Hemi Tunnels](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hemi): Hemi Tunnel is a bridge protocol enabling secure transfer of Bitcoin and Bitcoin-native assets between the Bitcoin network, Ethereum, and Hemi. Assets are locked in custodianship vaults and representative tokens are minted on Hemi after six Bitcoin confirmations, with withdrawals verified against the rollup state root submitted to Ethereum. The protocol uses hVM to monitor UTXO tables and custodianship vault activity, with misbehaving custodians subject to slashing to prevent unauthorized transfers. (Bridge, Live) - [Hemi Explorer](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hemi): Hemi Explorer is the network's block explorer for viewing transactions, blocks, addresses, and smart contracts on Hemi. Users can track on-chain activity and verify deployed contract source code against the Hemi mainnet (Block Explorer, Live) - [Hemi Staking](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hemi): Hemi Staking is a staking system where users lock HEMI tokens to receive vote-escrowed veHEMI, earning protocol rewards and governance weight. Longer lock durations increase voting power and reward share, aligning stakers with the network's long-term security and decisions. (Staking Service, Live) - [Hemi Bitcoin Kit (hBK)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hemi): Hemi Bitcoin Kit (hBK) is a developer tooling library of smart contracts enabling Solidity developers to query native Bitcoin state within the EVM environment. The library abstracts hVM precompile calls into structured interfaces, offering methods to retrieve Bitcoin address balances, UTXOs, transaction details, and block headers without relying on external relayers or gas-intensive proof validation. Developers use hBK to build Bitcoin-aware dApps on Hemi with trustless, real-time access to live Bitcoin blockchain data. (Developer Tooling, Live) ## Assets - [Hemi (HEMI)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/hemi): HEMI is the governance token of Hemi Network, a modular Layer 2 protocol that integrates Bitcoin security with Ethereum programmability. It is used for governance voting, rewarding miners, and incentivizing ecosystem participation. The token funds ongoing emissions to align long-term incentives. 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