BitVM technology allows complex computations to run off-chain while still being verifiable on the Bitcoin blockchain. BitVM is a novel computational framework that enables arbitrary programs to execute off-chain with verifiable proofs on the Bitcoin network. It utilizes Bitcoin Script to construct a virtual machine that can confirm the correctness of off-chain computations without requiring extensive on-chain data storage. This system permits a prover to commit to a computation and a verifier to challenge incorrect results, with the Bitcoin blockchain resolving disputes.
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BitVM presents a substantial development for Bitcoin’s capabilities, potentially expanding its utility beyond simple value transfers to support more sophisticated applications. Discussions center on its capacity to introduce smart contract functionality and layer-two solutions to Bitcoin, similar to those found on other blockchains, without altering Bitcoin’s core protocol. Observers watch for its impact on scaling solutions and the potential for new decentralized finance offerings on the Bitcoin network.
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