We’re excited to welcome BOB (Build on Bitcoin) — the first hybrid Layer 2 protocol that merges Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s programmability — to the Online+ ecosystem.
Through this partnership, BOB will integrate with Online+ and launch a community-driven hub built on the ION Framework, connecting its vibrant DeFi ecosystem and developer community with a decentralized social layer designed for discovery, collaboration, and growth.
Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities at the intersection of Bitcoin, DeFi, and social connectivity.
Hybrid Layer 2, Built for Builders
BOB is pioneering the future of Bitcoin-native DeFi with a hybrid Layer 2 design that combines:
- Bitcoin Security: The network is secured by billions in staked BTC and evolving trust-minimized systems like BitVM and ZK-proofs.
- EVM Compatibility: Fully supports Solidity, Ethereum tooling, and smart contract development via an OP Stack execution layer.
- Cross-Chain DeFi Access: Enables BTC holders to access Ethereum-grade DeFi protocols while remaining anchored to Bitcoin’s trust model.
- Unified Developer Infrastructure: Offers SDKs, bridges, and liquidity tooling across both Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems.
- Expanding Ecosystem: With 550K+ users, 33M+ transactions, and growing institutional participation, BOB is quickly becoming a core DeFi gateway.
Whether you’re building on Ethereum or Bitcoin, BOB provides the infrastructure and incentives to bring powerful decentralized applications to life, now with a social layer to match.
Kusho Ukuthini Lokhu Kusebenzisana
By joining the ION and Online+ ecosystem, BOB will:
- Build a community-driven Bitcoin hub using the ION Framework, spotlighting builders, protocols, and on-chain innovation.
- Integrate with Online+ feeds and features, giving its community a decentralized space to share updates, explore apps, and connect with others.
- Strengthen ION’s mission of making complex blockchain ecosystems more accessible through familiar, user-first experiences.
More than a social integration, this is a way to bring Bitcoin’s next wave of innovation into the everyday lives of users and developers.
Building Bitcoin’s Social Layer
As Bitcoin continues to expand beyond store-of-value into programmable finance, Online+ provides the ideal environment for education, discovery, and community activation. BOB’s integration marks a critical step in making Bitcoin DeFi more visible, social, and accessible — without compromising on security or decentralization.
Stay tuned for updates, and explore BOB’s mission at gobob.xyz.