Introduction

Bitcoin remains the most secure and liquid blockchain, but its limited scripting functionality and high transaction fees restrict its potential for advanced applications. Layer-2 solutions like the Lightning Network address payments but do not offer full smart contract capabilities. Satori solves these challenges by:

• Mirroring every Bitcoin block onto its own EVM-compatible chain.
• Enabling smart contracts to interact programmatically with Bitcoin transactions.
• Using BTC as the fee token while handling cross-chain operations through the Satori token.
• Providing a permissionless, stake-based BTC bridge with automated security mechanisms.
• Allowing UTXOs to be represented as NFTs, enabling full programmability for Bitcoin-native assets.

By implementing these features, Satori transforms Bitcoin into a scalable, extensible platform without compromising decentralization or security.

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