Fractal Bitcoin is the only Bitcoin scaling solution that uses the Bitcoin Core code itself to recursively scale unlimited layers on top of the world’s most-secure and -held blockchain.
A truly native scaling solution
Fractal is the first instance of a virtualization methodology applied to Bitcoin in the world.
Fractal gradually extends the Bitcoin blockchain into a scalable computing system without breaking consistency with the Bitcoin main chain.
Highlights of Fractal
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Native
Recursive scaling of Bitcoin Core code itself — without any foreign constructs — ensures consistent and unlimited scaling, and native support of current infrastructure (e.g. wallets).
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Fast
Block confirmation times are 30 seconds or less, with 20x increase in capacity per layer.
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Dynamic Scaling
On-chain interactions can scale up and down as demand changes; it acts as a dynamic “blockspace load balancer” and reduces congestion on any specific layer. This enables internet-scale applications on the Bitcoin blockchain, as has never been done before.
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Consistent
Due to each layer’s self-replicating consistency with the main chain, on-chain consensus is preserved. Any layer’s transactions/hashes can be traced back to the source on the Bitcoin chain, without the risks of forks or shards involved.
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Easy
Additionally, due to this consistency across layers, assets can be directly transferred from layer to another without the need for additional relays.
Resources
For Builders
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For Miners
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For Users
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Fractal is co-created by seasoned builders & operators in the web3 space.
Fractal stays true to the core Bitcoin ethos — we are a team of contributors to the project, coming together to execute on this vision.
UniSat and Block Space Force, the core contributors, have developed protocols and applications that have been used by millions of users around the world.
As an open ecosystem, Fractal warmly welcomes everyone who is eager to improve the Bitcoin blockchain and its ecosystem. As a PoW chain, the team is inherently interested in bringing more contributors together to scale Bitcoin natively.
FAQs
What are some use cases of Fractal?
Stablecoins and other DeFi applications native to Bitcoin, Ordinals, large-scale games, and other applications are all easily supported on Fractal. All applications are completely compatible with Bitcoin natively.
What is different about Fractal Bitcoin?
Fractal is a unique, infinitely-scalable framework based on recursion of Bitcoin Core Software. It is instantly and completely compatible with Bitcoin and its infrastructure, supporting internet-scale applications like never before.
What does Fractal aim to do?
Fractal aims to expand the capabilities of Bitcoin, as a native scaling solution. Our core tenet is to be an extension of Bitcoin, enabling the growth and adoption of Bitcoin itself. We are only interested in solutions that are truly Bitcoin native.
Why does Fractal care about virtualization?
Fractal believes it is extremely important that applications are self-consistent with Bitcoin in order to scale effectively. Just as other chains care about chain compatibility and equivalence, Bitcoin applications should have their own standards that work perfectly with Bitcoin as well.
What is the utility of the Fractal token?
The Fractal token is called FB (Fractal Bitcoin). It enables transaction fees, access to nodes and services, project launchpads, layers on top of Fractal, and ecosystem stewardship.
Why is it called Fractal Bitcoin?
A fractal is a self-similar, recursive property. We believe that scaling Bitcoin requires every layer to possess the essence of fractals: consistent across all layers, with as many layers as required to scale, and logically sequenced. Essentially, fractals of Bitcoin!
