GOAT Network Founders Club
Welcome to the GOAT Network's Founders Club! Join us in revolutionizing Bitcoin (UTXO) through innovative Layer 2 solutions.
Overview
The GOAT Network combines world-class financial expertise with cutting-edge blockchain technology to scale Bitcoin using advanced cryptography. As we approach 2025, Bitcoin's potential extends beyond digital monetary supply to become a global information transfer protocol.
Vision
The GOAT Network has developed a revolutionary Bitcoin Layer 2 solution featuring:
- Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) integration
- Native Wrapped Bitcoin gas token (goatBTC)
- Yield generation mechanisms ($yBTC and $GOAT)
- Decentralized sequencer network
The Bitcoin Locking Script is managed by a decentralized set of sequencers running GOAT Network's Ethereum execution environment.
Developer Resources
Essential Tools
Additional Resources
- Crypto Zombies (opens in a new tab) - Interactive Solidity learning
- GOAT Documentation (opens in a new tab) - Official docs
- Decentralized Sequencer Guide (opens in a new tab)
Native GOAT Tokens
Token Ecosystem
| Token | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| goatBTC | Gas Token | 1:1 BTC-backed token for network operations |
| $yBTC | Yield Token | Earned through staking goatBTC |
| $GOAT | Ecosystem Token | Mined from staked Gas or Yield tokens |
Staking $GOAT boosts token yield rewards! Staked goatBTC returns $yBTC, earning users gas fees in goatBTC and mining rewards in $GOAT Tokens.
Bridge & Yield Mechanisms
Bitcoin Layer 1 Staking
Bridge your Bitcoin to GOAT Network and earn both goatBTC and $GOAT rewards through the native bridge system.
The staking process provides multiple benefits:
- 1:1 BTC to goatBTC minting
- Automatic yield generation
- Decentralized sequencer participation
- Network security enhancement
Development Opportunities
Innovation Areas
DeFi Integration Examples
Network Features
Security Infrastructure
GOAT Network implements a three-tiered security approach for maximum asset protection.
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Rollup Technology
- Massive scalability
- Efficient transaction processing
- Secure state management
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Optimistic Challenge Process (OCP)
- Safe withdrawals with minimal trust
- Built on BitVM2 and ZKM (opens in a new tab)
- Single honest participant guarantee
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Decentralized Sequencer
- Robust locking and slashing system
- Attack prevention mechanisms
- Network security incentives
Technical Innovations
Founders Club Program
Program Tracks
Project Development Track
- New and innovative projects on GOAT Network
- RFP completion-based rewards
- Focus areas include:
- Perpetual Exchanges
- Bitcoin Future Contracts
- Bitcoin-backed Art
- Retail & Gaming
- Yield Generation
- Prediction Markets
Points Available: Up to 500,000 GOAT points for new projects
Application Process
Apply to Founders Club
Complete the application form (opens in a new tab)
Join Private Community
Receive invitation to private Discord channel after application review
Choose Your Track
Select from three available tracks and begin earning points
Engage with GOAT Team
Participate in weekly office hours and project reviews
Launch and Earn
Deploy your project and convert points to $GOAT tokens
Total Points Available: 10,000,000 points Points will be converted to $GOAT tokens upon mainnet launch.
Additional Resources
- GOAT Network Documentation (opens in a new tab)
- ZKM Infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
- Metis Sequencer Mining (opens in a new tab)
- Developer Guidelines (opens in a new tab)
For technical support and community discussions, join our Discord (opens in a new tab) channel.
Next Steps
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