BOB (Build on Bitcoin) protocol
Overview
BOB (Build on Bitcoin) is a hybrid layer-2 protocol that aims to combine Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's programmability. Built on the OP Stack as an Ethereum rollup, it is progressively adding Bitcoin security through BTC staking and BitVM-based verification, enabling decentralized finance (DeFi) applications for Bitcoin. The protocol is designed to bridge the gap between Bitcoin's value storage and Ethereum-like execution environments.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, BOB (Build on Bitcoin) connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to Bitcoin.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
layer2_of | Bitcoin | 70% |
Frequently asked questions
What is BOB (Build on Bitcoin)?
BOB (Build on Bitcoin) is a hybrid layer-2 protocol that combines Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's programmability, using a merge-mining mechanism to secure a sidechain that supports smart contracts.
What chain does BOB run on?
BOB is a layer-2 protocol built on top of Bitcoin.
What is BOB designed to do?
BOB is designed to bridge the gap between Bitcoin's value storage and Ethereum-like execution environments, enabling decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on Bitcoin.