Yeliz Akmaca 
The transaction limitations on the Bitcoin network have pushed developers toward sidechain solutions. Bitfinity Network positions itself not as a “savior,” but as a technical solution layer. With Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, it enables Solidity-based projects to integrate into the Bitcoin ecosystem. Through sharding architecture, it offers a theoretical throughput of 1000+ TPS.
What is Bitfinity Network?
Bitfinity Network is a high-performance Layer-2 sidechain built for Bitcoin. It is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing Solidity developers to deploy scalable and fast applications on Bitcoin. The network aims to maintain Bitcoin’s security while enabling faster and lower-cost transactions and supports managing assets like Runes and Ordinals via smart contracts. Sharding enables over 1000 TPS, and transactions finalize in 2–3 seconds.
Team and Founders
Bitfinity was founded by Artia Moghbel and Jacob Philips. Robert Lauko serves as CEO, and Michael Lee as VP of Marketing. Former director Arthur Falls and, according to some sources, co-founder Max Chamberlin also contributed. The team is composed of blockchain and crypto veterans. Bitfinity is backed by investors such as Polychain Capital and ParaFi Capital.
Financial Backing and Investors
Total funding: USD 19 million. In the latest round, USD 7 million was raised at a valuation of USD 130 million. Key investors include Polychain Capital, ParaFi Capital, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Warburg Serres, Dokia Capital, Draft Ventures, Beacon Fund, and 9 Yards Capital.
Key Ecosystem Partnerships:
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Omnity Runes Bridge
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BitGems Mining
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ICP & ICRC Bridge (Internet Computer)
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Lendfinity (DeFi lending)
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Sonic V3 (DeFi suite)
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Solidity Examples (DApp templates)
Concept and Functionality
Bitfinity operates parallel to Bitcoin’s security layer rather than replacing it. Sharding enables transaction finality in 2–3 seconds, supporting high scalability. Developers can deploy applications by only changing the RPC endpoint, though the long-term security implications are being closely monitored.
Bitfinity is fully Ethereum-compatible, allowing developers to work with Solidity without rewriting code. Users benefit from fast, low-cost transactions.
Built on the Internet Computer, the platform provides high throughput and scalability. Its core SputnikVM, full toolchain support, gasless meta-transactions, and native Bitcoin integration make it one of the most advanced EVMs available.
Transaction fees are paid in BITFINITY (BTF), which is used as the base token in Solidity contracts.
The Neuro Bridge enables trustless, decentralized asset transfers without compromising security.
Governance
Bitfinity DAO manages the network’s decentralized governance. BFT tokens are used for voting on protocol decisions. The council oversees high-level decisions, with investors and ecosystem partners participating in governance.
Advanced Technical Features
Bitfinity increases cross-chain speeds (Bitcoin ↔ Bitfinity ↔ Ethereum/ICP) through asynchronous tokens and parallel transaction processing. On-chain and off-chain components are separated to optimize data management. Bitcoin’s security is preserved while achieving Ethereum-like speed; for example, BTC or Runes transactions are much faster and cheaper than on Ethereum.
Milestones
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Bitcoin bridging & sharded sidechain – Completed
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Runes & Ordinals integration – Ongoing
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General token integration framework – Ongoing
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BTC staking integration – Ongoing
In 2026, Bitcoin mining difficulty reached a record 148T. The RWA market may exceed USD 100 billion. Bitfinity will play a role in the Bitcoin renaissance, including infrastructure IPOs and Lightning USD credit. Privacy and AI integrations remain priority areas.
Token Utility
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Governance voting
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Staking and network security
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DeFi operations (lending, prediction markets)
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Ecosystem fees and cross-chain transfers
Bitfinity Token Distribution
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Community – 63%: Staking, burn, ecosystem growth; released over 4 years.
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Investors – 15.4%: 9–18 month vesting.
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Team – 14.6%: 24-month gradual vesting.
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Foundation – 7%: Network security, partnerships, development; linear 3-year vesting.
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Incentives: Burn 28%, Staking 15%, Liquidity 10%, Ecosystem 6%, Airdrop 4%.
Token Information
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Total Supply: 1,000,000,000 BTF
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Max Supply: 1,000,000,000 BTF
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Self-reported Circulating Supply: 100,000,000 BTF
Features
The Bitfinity ecosystem currently hosts over 100 projects. Fast block times and sharding enable high throughput. Runes and Ordinals support adds more functionality for Bitcoin assets. BTC staking will allow users to earn rewards soon. The infrastructure is quantum-resistant, and in 2026, privacy-focused AI integrations will enhance secure and intelligent operations.
Integration Network
Bitfinity’s technical capacity extends beyond itself. Infrastructure projects like Omnity, Pell, and LayerEdge deepen Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions, while Sonic, DEX HUB, and IceCreamSwap manage DeFi liquidity. NFT marketplaces like YUKU, AI-focused ventures like AITECH Labs, and cross-chain projects like Movement Labs form an integrated ecosystem. Bitcoin Virtual Machine and Nubit partnerships demonstrate close alignment with Bitcoin’s core technology.
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