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What Can We Build?

Alkanes unlocks a new era of decentralized finance on Bitcoin, enabling developers to build sophisticated financial applications directly on the world's most secure and decentralized blockchain. Let's explore the transformative possibilities that Alkanes brings to Bitcoin L1.

Core DeFi Infrastructure​

Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)​

Build high-performance automated market makers (AMMs) and order book exchanges directly on Bitcoin. With Alkanes:

  • Lightning-fast swaps between Bitcoin-native assets
  • Capital-efficient liquidity pools with customizable curves
  • Cross-chain bridges secured by Bitcoin's robust consensus
  • Advanced trading features like limit orders and concentrated liquidity

Lending and Borrowing​

Create sophisticated lending protocols that leverage Bitcoin's security:

  • Overcollateralized lending with dynamic interest rates
  • Flash loans for arbitrage and liquidations
  • Credit delegation systems
  • Risk-adjusted lending pools

Derivatives and Synthetics​

Build complex financial instruments:

  • Perpetual futures contracts
  • Options protocols with advanced Greeks calculations
  • Synthetic assets pegged to real-world assets
  • Structured products for sophisticated trading strategies

Next-Generation Applications​

Stablecoins​

Deploy Bitcoin-native stablecoins with various stability mechanisms:

  • Algorithmic stablecoins backed by Bitcoin
  • Multi-collateral systems with dynamic stability
  • Hybrid designs combining multiple stability approaches
  • Yield-bearing stablecoins

Yield Aggregators​

Create efficient yield optimization protocols:

  • Auto-compounding strategies
  • Yield farming optimizers
  • Risk-weighted portfolio management
  • Cross-protocol yield strategies

NFT Infrastructure​

Build the foundation for Bitcoin NFTs:

  • NFT marketplaces with advanced trading features
  • Fractionalized NFT protocols
  • NFT lending and collateralization
  • Dynamic NFT systems

Why Build on Alkanes?​

Unmatched Security​

  • Leverage Bitcoin's battle-tested security
  • Benefit from the largest and most decentralized mining network
  • Build with confidence on proven consensus mechanisms

Superior Performance​

  • Execute complex smart contracts efficiently
  • Process transactions with minimal latency
  • Scale applications without compromising decentralization

Developer-First Experience​

  • Write contracts in familiar languages
  • Access comprehensive development tools
  • Utilize extensive documentation and support
  • Join a growing ecosystem of builders

Future-Proof Platform​

  • Build on Bitcoin's enduring foundation
  • Benefit from continuous protocol improvements
  • Participate in the evolution of Bitcoin DeFi