[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  HIB [@hamzaibrahim61](/creator/twitter/hamzaibrahim61) on x 2233 followers Created: 2025-07-22 14:34:09 UTC GM! 🌄 Today, I want to unpack why @build_on_bob is not just another L2, but a fundamental shift in how we think about Bitcoin's role in DeFi and smart contracts. Let’s dive in 👇 Most Bitcoin L2s fall into one of two camps: either they rely on centralized bridges to wrap BTC and move it elsewhere, or they offer smart contract layers without actually involving BTC at all. BOB breaks this mold. At its core, BOB is a hybrid Layer X that fuses Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s programmability. You get EVM compatibility meaning Solidity, Hardhat, MetaMask, all work as-is but execution is anchored in Bitcoin’s finality. This means developers don’t need to choose between security and flexibility anymore. And here’s where it gets wild: BOB leverages BitVM, a framework that allows Bitcoin to verify computation. That means you can deploy smart contracts that interact with BTC natively, without needing wrapped assets or custodians. Bitcoin becomes a true DeFi actor, not just a passive asset. BOB is also designed with usability in mind. The dApp explorer is live, staking is seamless, and cross-chain liquidity flows through a native bridge. No custom SDKs, no arcane docs. If you’ve built on Ethereum, you’re already a BOB dev. On the community and ecosystem front, BOB is gaining traction fast. With 100+ projects building, over $250M in total value locked, and integrations with giants like Uniswap, Chainlink, and Optimism, this isn’t hype it’s momentum. Bottom line? BOB doesn’t ask you to compromise. It’s the first real attempt to let Bitcoin play in the same sandbox as Ethereum trustlessly, natively, and at scale. If you're building in crypto, this is the L2 to keep an eye on.  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [bob](/topic/bob) [bitcoin](/topic/bitcoin) [coins layer 1](/topic/coins-layer-1) [coins bitcoin ecosystem](/topic/coins-bitcoin-ecosystem) [coins pow](/topic/coins-pow) [Post Link](https://x.com/hamzaibrahim61/status/1947666482273423434)
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HIB @hamzaibrahim61 on x 2233 followers
Created: 2025-07-22 14:34:09 UTC
GM! 🌄
Today, I want to unpack why @build_on_bob is not just another L2, but a fundamental shift in how we think about Bitcoin's role in DeFi and smart contracts. Let’s dive in 👇 Most Bitcoin L2s fall into one of two camps: either they rely on centralized bridges to wrap BTC and move it elsewhere, or they offer smart contract layers without actually involving BTC at all. BOB breaks this mold.
At its core, BOB is a hybrid Layer X that fuses Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s programmability. You get EVM compatibility meaning Solidity, Hardhat, MetaMask, all work as-is but execution is anchored in Bitcoin’s finality. This means developers don’t need to choose between security and flexibility anymore.
And here’s where it gets wild: BOB leverages BitVM, a framework that allows Bitcoin to verify computation. That means you can deploy smart contracts that interact with BTC natively, without needing wrapped assets or custodians. Bitcoin becomes a true DeFi actor, not just a passive asset.
BOB is also designed with usability in mind. The dApp explorer is live, staking is seamless, and cross-chain liquidity flows through a native bridge. No custom SDKs, no arcane docs. If you’ve built on Ethereum, you’re already a BOB dev.
On the community and ecosystem front, BOB is gaining traction fast. With 100+ projects building, over $250M in total value locked, and integrations with giants like Uniswap, Chainlink, and Optimism, this isn’t hype it’s momentum.
Bottom line? BOB doesn’t ask you to compromise. It’s the first real attempt to let Bitcoin play in the same sandbox as Ethereum trustlessly, natively, and at scale. If you're building in crypto, this is the L2 to keep an eye on.
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