BOB joins the Superchain, taking its place as the first Hybrid Layer-2 | PR Newswire [Video]

BOB’s position as a top BTC L2 in the Superchain ecosystem brings advanced developer tools and user incentives for building BitcoinFi and DeFi solutions.

, /PRNewswire/ — BOB (“Build on Bitcoin“), a first-of-its-kind hybrid Layer-2 powered by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), announced today that they have joined the Superchain ecosystem, a growing network of chains built on Optimism’s OP Stack.

BOB’s hybrid Layer-2 model combines Bitcoin‘s security with Ethereum‘s flexibility to overcome Bitcoin‘s growth barriers such as limited smart contract capabilities and poor interoperability. This model enables a trust-minimized link between BTC and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) DeFi, offering seamless access to DeFi opportunities. BOB’s features, such as 1-click Bitcoin staking and improved UX through simple onboarding tools, make it easier for both users and builders to participate in BTC DeFi on the Superchain.

BOB will now serve as the premier destination for BitcoinFi within the Superchain …