BRC2.0 will launch on Bitcoin Mainnet at Block 909,969 (~14 August)
BRC20, the simple yet historic token protocol on Bitcoin, is about to evolve into a full-fledged smart-contract ecosystem, with native Bitcoin settlement and security.
With BRC2.0, anyone will be able to inscribe EVM-compatible smart contracts on Bitcoin—making thousands of secure, battle-tested EVM contracts and Dapps deployable on the mother chain.
To ensure a smooth and safe integration process, the BRC20 → BRC2.0 upgrade will happen in two phases:
Phase 1: Introduce 6-byte tickers into the BRC20 core protocol
Date: Block 909,969 (~August 14)
Upon mainnet release, the 6-character BRC20 ticker namespace will be enabled. These new 6-character tickers will be immediately “programmable” (i.e., compatible with BRC2.0) and mark the first step in a smooth upgrade path for the existing BRC20 ecosystem.
Phase 2: All BRC20 Assets Become Programmable - i.e. compatible with BRC2.0
Once phase 2 is complete, all BRC20 tokens, including $ORDI, $SATS, and others, will become programmable via BRC2.0.
Phase 2 requires coordination with key partners across the BRC20 ecosystem, so the target date is tentative and may shift based on integration timelines. We’re working closely with @unisat_wallet, @L1Fxyz, and other partners; exchange and wallet integrations are already underway, and we’ll continue to share updates as things progress. We encourage the BRC20 community to share their excitement, spread the word, and build momentum for a successful protocol upgrade.
What’s next? Going Beyond Bitcoin Memecoins
We strongly believe that Bitcoin will be the gold-standard platform for the issuance of digital assets. Memecoins are fun, but real products are better, and our “endgame” is creating a truly decentralized economy on Bitcoin.
To support this vision, we at Best in Slot will release a custom launchpad for the creation of programmable virtual assets using BRC2.0, concurrent with mainnet launch. We hope this platform will progress the development of use-cases like: RWAs, DAOs, ICOs, and other digital assets requiring programmable distribution and smart contracts for high-level utility.
As a jumping off point, here are more applications you can expect to see in the coming months following mainnet launch:
- [Redacted] - First gasless app-chain for high-performance BTCfi dapps
- BiS SWAP - BRC2.0 Swaps
- BiS DEX - Professional Trading Experience for BRC20
- Trio DEX - BRC20 DEX and more tooling by @trio_xyz
- Cat Swap - BRC2.0 Swap by @CatSwap_Fun
- A SocialFi dapp by @One2ThreeLabs
- CoinCooker - A no-code token creation suite for Bitcoin Native Assets
- Hippodrome - A web3 game to test miner integrity by @horsedev42
- @100_Layer - A Wrapped BTC solution for BRC2.0
- More BRC2.0 tooling by @OrangeCryptoX
- And many more Bitcoin applications to come! ⚡️
If you’re a builder, now is the time to start building on Bitcoin.
Below are the key links for builders:
In addition to the tooling above, most developer tools from Ethereum and the broader EVM ecosystem can also be used to build with BRC2.0.
Note: BRC2.0 will also be “Ordinals-aware”, enabling applications like Ordinals-staking, token-mining, and other inscription-gated functions. We’re excited to see how creators will use this feature to expand the design space of Ordinals, BRC20, and Bitcoin more broadly.
We’re here to help you ship great products on Bitcoin. Join us on Telegram and Discord.
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