BTCFi: Meet the GoMining Launchpad

The GoMining Launchpad is a platform designed to assist Bitcoin-focused projects in launching tokens, securing funding, and reaching engaged communities. It serves as a carefully curated bridge between innovative startups and the individuals who drive their growth. Its first project, Bitlayer, is pioneering the first BitVM implementation, unlocking the full potential of Bitcoin DeFi.

In a recent episode of the Bitcoin.com News Podcast, David Lolaev, Head of GoMining Launchpad; Charlie Hu, Founder of Bitlayer; and Zamy Atlukhanova, GoMining Launchpad Project Lead, discussed the potential of BTCFi and the platform.

In this episode, the guests delve into the exciting developments surrounding GoMining Launchpad and Bitlayer. David introduces GoMining as a significant player in the Bitcoin ecosystem, emphasizing its role as a large Bitcoin-centric platform. Meanwhile, Charlie presents Bitlayer as a rapidly growing Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem designed to enhance Bitcoin’s decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities and programmability. The discussion highlights the strategic alignment of Bitlayer as the inaugural launchpad project, showcasing its potential to drive Bitcoin adoption and infrastructure development.

The conversation further explores the intricate layers of Bitcoin DeFi, with Charlie detailing the decentralization of the BitVM bridge and its critical role in ensuring the security of Bitcoin miners for long-term sustainability. Zamy emphasizes GoMining’s dedication to fostering decentralization and innovation by making Bitcoin mining more accessible and educating users about DeFi. Together, they paint a compelling picture of how these platforms are poised to shape the future of Bitcoin, driving growth and enhancing user engagement in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency.

About Our Guests

Charlie Hu is Co-founder of Bitlayer, Ex Polygon Head of APAC, early Contributor to Polkadot. Bitlayer has over 3 million users, and is backed by Franklin Templeton, Polychain, Framework, Bitcoin Magazine’s UXTO management, and many other global leading investors. Bitlayer is one of the first BitVM solution projects, has amassed 65 million transactions, and hit a peak TVL of $850M+ in 2024.

David Lolaev is the Head of GoMining Launchpad. He leads ecosystem relationships, working closely with projects, investors, and exchanges to build strong launch collaborations across the BTCFi space.

Zamy Atlukhanova is the Launchpad Project Lead at GoMining. She is responsible for launchpad functionality, UX/UI and product roadmap.

To learn more visit Launchpad.GoMining.com and Bitlayer.org.

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