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Empowering seamless Bitcoin transactions with secure, non-custodial stablecoin solutions

Citrea is the first fully programmable Bitcoin application layer secured by zero-knowledge technology. It enables non-custodial applications (₿apps) like DEXs and yield markets to leverage Bitcoin's security. Key features include Clementine, a BitVM-based bridge for trust-minimized cBTC, and ctUSD, a native 1:1 USD stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasuries. By providing a high-performance execution layer, Citrea activates Bitcoin capital markets while preserving the network's core guarantees.

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Use Cases
Decentralized Exchange on Bitcoin
Use Citrea's programmable layer to build a Bitcoin-native DEX allowingnon-custodial BTC and ctUSD trades with high security and privacy.
Bitcoin Yield Farming
Leverage Citrea's trust-minimized cBTC to provide liquidity and earn yield onBTC assets through decentralized money markets and yield platforms.
Bitcoin Payments with Privacy
Utilize Citrea's zero-knowledge privacy protocols for anonymous, compliantBitcoin payments and transfers with smart wallet features.
Stablecoin Integration for Bitcoin
Integrate ctUSD stablecoin in apps for seamless USD-backed payments, liquidity,and cross-chain bridging within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Key Features
Bitcoin Application Layer & Technology
- Citrea is a fully programmable Bitcoin application layer enabling institutionsand users to access Bitcoin capital markets.
- Secured by Bitcoin using zero-knowledge technology to power Bitcoinapplications (₿apps) that add liquidity, demand, and utility.
- Optimistically verified on Bitcoin via its BitVM-based bridge, Clementine,enhancing trust-minimized interoperability.
- Introduces Citrea BTC (cBTC), a trust-minimized representation of BTC on a fully programmable platform.
- Mainnet is live, enabling Bitcoin to be used for lending, trading, andsettlement on Citrea.
Stablecoins & Liquidity for Bitcoin
- ctUSD is the native stablecoin for Bitcoin on Citrea, designed as thefoundational liquidity layer for ₿apps.
- ctUSD targets 1:1 USD parity and is fully backed by short-term U.S. Treasurybills and cash.
- Aims to align with forthcoming GENIUS Act guidelines for regulatorycompliance.
- Provides banking rails between on-chain Bitcoin collateral and off-chain fiatsystems.
- Supports non-custodial ₿apps using BTC or BTC-denominated assets, improvingliquidity and settlement.

(Co-Creator of Citrea)

Orkun Mahir Kilic

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citrea.xyz

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first fully programmable Bitcoin platform

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USD-backed stablecoin parity for Bitcoin