What is GOAT Network
@goatnetwork is a Bitcoin native Layer 2 (L2) chain / rollup. Its aim is to scale Bitcoin by making transactions faster, cheaper, and more versatile, while still inheriting or leveraging Bitcoin’s base security.
It is designed not just for holding BTC, but enabling sustainable yield on BTC by letting users earn real BTC (or BTC denominated returns) through various on chain economic mechanisms, rather than relying purely on speculation or holding.
Key Features
Here are some of the components that define
@goatnetwork Network:
How it works
Decentralized SequencersInstead of a single sequencer node (which orders transactions in a rollup),
@goatnetwork uses multiple sequencers. These help process blocks (or transactions) and contribute to decentralization.
Bitcoin Yield / BTCFi ProductsUsers can earn yield on their BTC (and also on DOGE) through several strategies: things like “SafeBox” (lower risk locked BTC), staking, supplying liquidity, etc. The yield comes from real activity (gas fees, block / sequencer rewards, etc.) not just inflationary token rewards.
Native SecurityIt leverages cryptographic tools (zkVM, BitVM2) and designs to ensure that its security is tightly linked to Bitcoin’s security. Minimal trust assumptions, etc.
People’s Coins / DOGE IntegrationGOAT is not only for Bitcoin but supports DOGE too, allowing holders of DOGE to participate and earn BTC yield. The idea is to include “memecoins” (or generally popular coins outside BTC) in its yield-ecosystem.
NFT Integration & Marketplace (GOATible)GOAT has partnered with Rarible to launch “GOATible,” an NFT marketplace, integrating NFTs into its ecosystem and using them for engagement and community growth.