Founders Club
Overview

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
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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

Native GOAT Tokens

Token Ecosystem

TokenTypeDescription
goatBTCGas Token1:1 BTC-backed token for network operations
$yBTCYield TokenEarned through staking goatBTC
$GOATEcosystem TokenMined 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.

  1. Rollup Technology

    • Massive scalability
    • Efficient transaction processing
    • Secure state management
  2. Optimistic Challenge Process (OCP)

  3. 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

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Total Points Available: 10,000,000 points Points will be converted to $GOAT tokens upon mainnet launch.

Additional Resources

For technical support and community discussions, join our Discord (opens in a new tab) channel.

Next Steps

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