- Partnership includes Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool supporting BitVM integration.
- Collective hashrate involvement enhances future adoption.
- Potentially increases transaction fees, benefiting miners.
Bitlayer has partnered with major mining pools Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool to advance BitVM adoption on Bitcoin, formally announced on May 27, 2025.
The strategic collaboration with these key mining pools is significant due to their collective hashrate involvement, which supports Bitlayer’s adoption efforts.
Antpool, F2Pool, and SpiderPool now support BitVM’s integration, aligning over 31% of Bitcoin’s hashrate. Andy Chow, CEO of Antpool, stated the partnership strengthens Bitcoin innovation.
“Antpool has become the bridge operator for Bitlayer to support Bitcoin innovation and protect miners’ interests. This expansion of Bitcoin’s use cases will drive more network activity, generating additional transaction fees and revenue opportunities for miners. As block rewards decrease over time, growing fee markets are critical for miners’ sustainable income.” — Andy Chow, CEO, Antpool
This agreement affects the Bitcoin ecosystem, hoping to drive greater transaction activity. It potentially secures miners’ revenues through increased transaction fees, supporting sustainable mining operations.
Bitlayer’s initiative could see increased Bitcoin Layer 2 and DeFi use. Historical patterns indicate smoother adoption similar to SegWit and Taproot. Future outcomes may include market adjustments and boosted miner interest.
Looking forward, Bitcoin’s expanded use may evolve through DeFi integration, providing new revenue channels for miners. Historical precedents show mining pool cooperation helps deploy consensus-critical features, suggesting benefits for BitVM.
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