Overview

What Is OrangeLayer.

OrangeLayer is a staking infrastructure platform that brings Bitcoin's crypto-economic security to Ethereum to solve the infrastructure security problem without adding undue stress to Ethereum's consensus.

OrangeLayer's protocol is powered by stakers, validators, developers and Bitcoin Protected Services (BPS). Stakers invest their Bitcoin assets and earn yield in return for their participation. Validators manage a variety of Bitcoin Protected Services (BPS), including oracles, light node bridges, Proof of Stake systems, and event-driven services. Developers building on OrangeLayer compensate its stakers for providing security. OrangeLayer is redefining blockchain security and innovation by facilitating Bitcoin staking, which taps into Bitcoin's unparalleled security and market value. This breakthrough approach extends Ethereum's security advantages to a broader range of Bitcoin Protected Services (BPS), including distributed systems that have historically faced security challenges.

The Vision of OrangeLayer

Imagine a platform where Bitcoin's security and value are leveraged to enhance distributed systems, eliminating the need for developers to establish their security frameworks from the ground up. OrangeLayer accelerates the innovation in distributed systems, mirroring the rapid development of smart contract protocols by providing an easily accessible, secure foundation.

Core Trust Dimensions in OrangeLayer

OrangeLayer introduces three fundamental trust dimensions specifically designed to leverage Bitcoin for staking:

1. Economic Trust: Staking Bitcoin within OrangeLayer creates a financial commitment to network integrity, with built-in economic deterrents against malicious activities. This level of trust ensures that it's economically disadvantageous for rational actors to act against the system's best interests.

2. Decentralized Trust: OrangeLayer's trust model is built on a distributed network of validators, ensuring operational autonomy and minimizing collision risks. This structure enhances network security against threats and promotes a secure, decentralized ecosystem.

3. Cross-Chain Inclusion Trust: OrangeLayer innovatively bridges Bitcoin's security capabilities with Ethereum's smart contract functionalities, creating a hybrid trust model that benefits from the strengths of both blockchain ecosystems. This cross-chain integration fosters the development of secure, efficient, and versatile applications and services.

Facilitating Innovation with OrangeLayer

Beyond mere asset security, OrangeLayer is unlocking unprecedented opportunities in the blockchain space. By leveraging Bitcoin for staking, developers gain access to a suite of tools and services designed to enhance blockchain functionality and security. With the upcoming launch of a Timestamp Data Availability (DA) layer, OrangeLayer will provide fast finality solutions, enabling more efficient and reliable transaction processing. This move towards programmable trust allows developers to customize their services, security and operational features, heralding a new era of blockchain innovation that is secure, decentralized, and seamlessly interconnected.