Bitcoin's Economic Layer

Mezo has three primary capabilities that make it "Bitcoin's Economic Layer".

Bitcoin-Native Financial Infrastructure

The foundational systems and protocols enable Bitcoin-based financial transactions, savings, investments, and be-your-own-bank via Bitcoin within the Mezo ecosystem.

Key aspects include:

• tBTC Integration: A decentralized and trust-minimized foundation. tBTC provides the base layer infrastructure for Mezo.

• BitcoinFi Applications: A suite of decentralized financial services enabling users to lend, borrow, and use their Bitcoin productively.

Bitcoin-Centric Market Structures

The organization and characteristics of markets within the Mezo ecosystem, focusing on Bitcoin-denominated exchanges of goods, services, and financial products.

Key aspects include:

• Bitcoin-Denominated Markets: Trading platforms where various assets are priced and traded in Bitcoin terms.

• Labor and Services Market: Platforms for Bitcoin-based payroll systems and freelance marketplaces.

• Real-World Asset Tokenization: Markets for Bitcoin-backed representations of real-world assets, expanding the scope of tradable assets within the BitcoinFi ecosystem.

BitcoinFi Innovation Layer

A unique ecosystem that focuses on expanding Bitcoin's utility beyond traditional financial applications, exploring novel use cases that leverage Bitcoin's properties.

Key aspects include:

• Bitcoin-Native Financial Products: Innovative financial instruments designed specifically for the properties of Bitcoin, such as Bitcoin-collateralized loans or Bitcoin-based derivatives.

• Economic Experimentation Sandbox: A framework for testing and implementing new economic models and financial structures unique to the Bitcoin ecosystem.