OP_NET Brings Native Smart Contracts to Bitcoin Layer
OP_NET introduces a system for deploying smart contracts directly on Bitcoin’s Layer 1 using WebAssembly and Tapscript. It enables native BTC applications like swaps and lending without bridges or protocol changes, aligning with initiatives such as BitVM and OP_CAT.
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OP_NET: if Bitcoin had smart contracts from day one
One of the core ideas behind OP_NET is simplifying how people and contracts interact. OP_NET uses public keys as universal identifiers, removing address-format complexity — for both users and developers.
The result? You can build and deploy token contracts, lending platforms, and Telegram bots — all while staying native to Bitcoin.