In just under two weeks, the first true Layer-2 for Bitcoin (BTC) — Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) — has already raised $1.3 million in early-stage funding, with its red-hot presale gaining unstoppable traction.
Just a week ago, a whale made a significant $55,000 purchase – likely in response to the project’s integration of Solana’s execution power with the foundational security of Bitcoin, a setup that’s rapidly gaining traction with investors.
Bitcoin’s reputation as slow but secure may finally be coming to an end. With Bitcoin Hyper, the world’s most valuable blockchain could soon shed its image as just decentralized money – and, with help from Solana’s execution layer, start being viewed as a next-gen “world computer” on steroids.
And for those who believe Bitcoin should do more than just store value, for those ready to back a faster, more functional future, the window to get in early is open.
To join the presale, HYPER is currently available at $0.011925 per token – but only for the next 29 hours before the price increases for the next funding round.
What is Bitcoin Hyper?
Bitcoin remains by far the most decentralized blockchain in existence, with nearly 22,000 publicly reachable full nodes operating around the world. And that figure doesn’t even count the thousands more running privately behind firewalls or over Tor.
This level of decentralization is a core reason why Bitcoin is also the most secure network in crypto. Add to that its minimal, intentionally limited scripting language, which prevents the kind of smart contracts that can crash nodes or drain system resources, and you get a blockchain that’s resilient, stable, and nearly impossible to compromise.
But that same simplicity comes at a cost. Without smart contracts, Bitcoin can’t function like a virtual computer – it can’t power dApps, DeFi, or NFTs the way Ethereum or Solana can.
Early Layer-2 solutions like Stacks (STX) and Rootstock (RSK) tried to bridge this gap, enabling Bitcoin-based NFTs and DeFi protocols. But they’ve been held back by slow finality, limited performance, and clunky developer experiences.
The answer? Bitcoin Hyper.
Unlike previous attempts, Bitcoin Hyper uses the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) – one of the fastest and most battle-tested blockchain engines in the world.
With theoretical speeds exceeding 65,000 transactions per second (tps), it far surpasses Visa’s 24,000 and Mastercard’s 5,000 tps claims – and it’s already powering one of the most active ecosystems in crypto.
This performance is made possible through a fully decentralized, non-custodial bridge that connects Bitcoin to the Bitcoin Hyper Layer-2. Users deposit BTC into the bridge, which verifies transactions directly from Bitcoin block data.
In return, a wrapped version of BTC is minted on Bitcoin Hyper and can be used within its high-speed ecosystem for trading, staking, farming, and more. When users want their original BTC back, they simply burn the wrapped token, and the bridge securely releases their funds on Bitcoin’s base layer.
With this design, developers and users get the best of both worlds: the speed and scalability of Solana, backed by the security and decentralization of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Hyper Opens Up More Use Cases for Bitcoin
When Bitcoin Hyper launches, it will become the first true Layer-2 on Bitcoin designed to foster real development within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
This shift could unlock a wide range of new use cases, transforming Bitcoin from a passive store of value into a foundational layer for building high-throughput dApps.
With the power of Solana’s execution engine behind it, Bitcoin Hyper enables applications that require real-time speed, complex logic, and massive scalability – all while anchored to Bitcoin’s unmatched security.
Think trading protocols with sub-second execution, decentralized gaming, tokenized real-world assets, or even AI-integrated prediction markets – built directly on a Bitcoin-secured chain.
That kind of functionality could redefine what people expect from Bitcoin, and in doing so, push BTC into an entirely new phase of adoption.
Institutional investors originally entered Bitcoin to hold it as a hedge, digital gold. This notion is perfectly encapsulated in MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor’s recent post on X, which states, “If it’s not going to zero, it’s going to a million” – a line that reinforces Bitcoin’s dominant narrative as a store of value meant to appreciate over time.
But if Bitcoin Hyper fulfills its vision, it gives those same institutions a reason to build.
A programmable Layer-2 with Bitcoin settlement could attract fintech firms, asset platforms, and even traditional apps seeking both trust and performance, all without leaving the Bitcoin ecosystem.
How High Could $HYPER Go?
Unlike typical Layer-2 tokens, HYPER isn’t just airdrop bait or a governance placeholder. It’s the core asset powering execution, gas, staking, and access across the Bitcoin Hyper ecosystem. And if Bitcoin gains new functionality through this infrastructure, HYPER becomes the direct proxy for that growth.
We’ve seen this play out before. When Ethereum’s DeFi and NFT ecosystems took off, it wasn’t just ETH that surged – tokens like MATIC, ARB, and OP saw exponential growth because they unlocked new layers of usability for existing chains.
Now, Bitcoin Hyper is positioned to do the same, but for a network with far greater brand recognition and capital behind it.
Right now, Bitcoin Hyper remains in its presale phase as the team continues to build aggressively, giving early believers time to position before the protocol goes fully live.
But once trading begins and the broader market catches on to what Bitcoin Hyper makes possible, price discovery could accelerate fast. With a 21 billion token cap, a built-in staking system, and a pipeline of ecosystem launches and developer incentives, HYPER is deeply embedded in the protocol’s economic engine.
If Bitcoin becomes programmable, scalable, and liquid through Bitcoin Hyper, the upside won’t just belong to BTC holders – it will flow to the infrastructure layer, fueling that transformation.
How to Join the Bitcoin Hyper Presale
To join the presale, head to the Bitcoin Hyper website – you can purchase using ETH, USDT, BNB, or even a credit card.
For the smoothest experience during and after the sale, use Best Wallet. HYPER is already listed under the Upcoming Tokens section in the app, making it easy to track, manage, and access. Best Wallet also offers curated early access to other high-potential tokens before they hit major exchanges.
Stay connected with the Bitcoin Hyper community on Telegram and X.
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