# Brotocol: Realizing the Vision of a Bitcoin-Centric DeFi Ecosystem

Following our [exploration](https://hackmd.io/@fiftyeightandeight/ByHmJ7rnJe) of why Bitcoin needs to become the center of DeFi rather than merely a participant, we're excited to announce the rebranding of XLink as Brotocol. This rebranding reflects our evolving vision and commitment to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

## Why Brotocol?

Brotocol embodies our core mission: "Brotocol: the Road to Bitcoin." The name represents multiple facets of our purpose:

- Bitcoin Protocol: At its core, Brotocol is designed and built to support and serve the Bitcoin ecosystem.
- Connecting Protocol: Our platform connects Bitcoin to the broader DeFi landscape, creating pathways for value to flow into the Bitcoin ecosystem.
- Bringing the World to Bitcoin: Rather than extracting value from Bitcoin, Brotocol aims to bring the world to Bitcoin, strengthening the entire ecosystem.

The distinctive logo featuring two figures side by side symbolizes our commitment to creating connections—between users and Bitcoin, between different blockchain ecosystems, and between innovative technologies. Our vibrant orange brand color pays homage to Bitcoin's heritage, while our green accents represent growth and the new pathways we're building.

This rebranding marks an important evolution in our journey to create infrastructure that fundamentally changes how Bitcoin users interact with decentralized finance. As Brotocol, we remain committed to the same mission—but with a name and identity that better captures our vision of serving as a vital connector for Bitcoin's ecosystem.

## Brotocol's Approach: A Revolutionary Inversion of the Traditional Model

The crypto community has spent years trying to force Bitcoin to adapt to DeFi by turning it into a computational engine—fundamentally misunderstanding Bitcoin's true strength. This approach has been backward from the start.

Brotocol represents a paradigm shift: Instead of trying to transform Bitcoin into something it's not, we recognize Bitcoin's unique value as the most secure and decentralized settlement layer in existence. This realization demands a complete inversion of the traditional model.

While the industry has fixated on moving BTC to other chains to access DeFi functionality, Brotocol takes the opposite approach—bringing DeFi functionality to Bitcoin rather than requiring Bitcoin to leave its native environment. This fundamental inversion addresses the key limitations that have prevented Bitcoin from fully participating in the DeFi revolution:

- Keeping BTC on Bitcoin: Users maintain custody of their BTC on Bitcoin's secure chain
- Importing DeFi Functionality: Rather than rebuilding DeFi from scratch, Brotocol connects to established liquidity sources
- Preserving On-Chain Activity: All activity ultimately contributes to Bitcoin's network health
- Simplifying User Experience: One Bitcoin wallet, multiple DeFi capabilities
- Embracing Bitcoin's Core Strength: Leveraging Bitcoin as the ultimate settlement layer rather than forcing it to become a computational platform

This fresh approach fundamentally changes how we think about Bitcoin's role in the broader ecosystem. By harnessing existing developments across multiple chains while keeping Bitcoin at the center, Brotocol creates a more powerful, secure, and user-friendly experience that honors Bitcoin's original design principles.

## Core Products Driving the Vision

Brotocol's product suite is designed to realize this vision through three interconnected offerings:

### 1. BroBridge: A Two-Way Street

BroBridge, Brotocol's connectivity layer, creates a two-way street with special emphasis on bringing assets to Bitcoin, complementing existing solutions. This approach enables:

- Seamless movement of stablecoins and other assets onto Bitcoin
- Connection to established liquidity on Base, BSC, Arbitrum, Solana and others
- Maintaining Bitcoin as the home base for users' financial activities

### 2. BroSwap: Accessing Global Liquidity From Your Bitcoin Wallet

BroSwap, Brotocol's DEX, represents a significant evolution in how Bitcoin users access liquidity across the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. Through advanced account abstraction technology, BroSwap:

- Allows Bitcoin users to tap into deep liquidity pools on Base, Arbitrum, and other major chains without leaving their Bitcoin wallet
- Provides a single-click interface to compare and select from multiple liquidity sources, automatically routing to the best available rates
- Enables seamless trading between Bitcoin assets and non-Bitcoin assets, including stablecoins
- Eliminates the need for users to create and manage separate wallets for each blockchain they wish to access
- Unifies fragmented liquidity into a cohesive trading experience designed specifically for Bitcoin users

For example, a Bitcoin user wanting to trade BTC for stablecoins can view real-time quotes from multiple sources (Base, Arbitrum, etc.), execute the trade with a single click, and hold both BTC and stablecoins in their Bitcoin wallet—all without ever having to create an account on another chain or use a separate wallet. This dramatically simplifies the user experience while giving Bitcoin users access to the deepest liquidity pools in the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem.

### 3. BroPay: Connecting Non-Bitcoin Users to the Bitcoin Ecosystem

The upcoming BroPay creates a seamless connector between non-Bitcoin users and Bitcoin-based projects and merchants. This innovation enables:

- Non-Bitcoin users to purchase Bitcoin assets (like Ordinals) using USDC, ETH, or other non-Bitcoin currencies
- Bitcoin creators and merchants to receive payments exclusively in BTC, regardless of the currency used by the buyer
- A streamlined user experience where the complex currency conversion happens behind the scenes
- Bitcoin-native projects to dramatically expand their potential audience beyond Bitcoin holders

BroPay exemplifies Brotocol's "the Road to Bitcoin" philosophy. A non-Bitcoin user can connect their EVM wallet (like MetaMask), view a BTC-priced item, select to pay with USDC, confirm the payment with their Bitcoin address, and receive their item—while the seller receives pure BTC. This seamless flow removes adoption barriers for both users and creators in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

## Strategic Partnership with Joltz

Brotocol has formed a strategic partnership with Joltz, a leading wallet project supporting Taproot assets. This collaboration will:

- Integrate USDT and other Taproot assets into Brotocol at launch
- Provide a seamless user experience for managing Bitcoin native assets
- Create infrastructure ready for the anticipated arrival of USDT on Bitcoin

## Complementing Bitcoin L2s Through Specialization

Brotocol recognizes the valuable innovation driven by Bitcoin L2s. Rather than competing with these solutions, Brotocol aims to complement them by:

- Creating seamless connections between Bitcoin L2s and the broader DeFi ecosystem
- Enabling Bitcoin L2s to focus on their specialized use cases and unique strengths
- Providing infrastructure that allows L2s to tap into broader liquidity pools
- Supporting a collaborative ecosystem where different solutions serve different needs

This approach acknowledges that Bitcoin's future includes both specialized L2 solutions and cross-chain interoperability. Brotocol's goal is not to replace L2s but to create an environment where they can thrive while maintaining Bitcoin as the foundational layer and ultimate settlement network.

## Looking Ahead: Bitcoin DeFi Summer

With the impending arrival of USDT on Bitcoin, Brotocol is positioning itself at the center of what could become "Bitcoin DeFi Summer"—a period of explosive growth in Bitcoin-native financial applications. By launching in the coming weeks, Brotocol aims to:

- Be ready for the wave of stablecoin integration on Bitcoin
- Provide the necessary infrastructure for users to fully utilize these new assets
- Create a seamless connectivity layer between Bitcoin and the broader DeFi landscape
- Support specialized Bitcoin L2s in accessing liquidity and users

## Conclusion: Building the Bitcoin Renaissance

Brotocol is actively constructing the infrastructure needed for Bitcoin's evolution into the center of the DeFi ecosystem. By importing DeFi functionality rather than exporting Bitcoin value, Brotocol aligns with Bitcoin's fundamental principles while expanding its utility.

The platform's approach recognizes a powerful truth: Bitcoin doesn't need to change its nature to participate in DeFi—instead, DeFi needs to adapt to Bitcoin. By rejecting the flawed premise that Bitcoin should become a computational engine and instead embracing its fundamental strength as the world's most secure and decentralized settlement layer, Brotocol unlocks Bitcoin's true potential in the modern financial landscape. This Bitcoin-centric philosophy positions Brotocol as a key player in the coming Bitcoin renaissance, where "Brotocol: the Road to Bitcoin" guides our mission.

As USDT and other assets arrive on Bitcoin in the coming months, Brotocol will provide the critical infrastructure needed to unlock Bitcoin's next phase of growth—one where Bitcoin users no longer need to leave their preferred ecosystem to access the full capabilities of decentralized finance, and where specialized Bitcoin L2s can focus on innovation rather than recreating basic DeFi functionality.