Bitcoin Designed for Simple Validation to Minimize Resource Use and Risk

Bitcoin's design prioritizes simple, deterministic validation over complex on-chain execution. This minimizes resource needs and preserves decentralization by pushing complex logic to higher layers or external systems.

Bitcoin's Approach to State Transitions

Bitcoin limits heavy verification logic at low cost, posing a challenge for BitVM-based bridges.
GOAT Network introduces BitVM2 using garbled circuits (GC) for affordable dispute resolution under real fee conditions.
The new operator will publish GC artifacts off-chain, committing only relevant labels on-chain, minimizing expensive computations.
Disputes are resolved by producing a minimal fraud-proof, reducing costs and altering security economics.
BitVM2 integrates designated-verifier SNARK to keep garbled circuit sizes manageable and reduce verifier complexity.

Public Companies Increasing Bitcoin Holdings

Public companies now hold 1.09 million [BTC](https://holder.io/coins/btc/), 5.1% of total supply, marking an all-time high.
Major purchases include MicroStrategy adding 1,200 [BTC](https://holder.io/coins/btc/) and Metaplanet acquiring 4,200 [BTC](https://holder.io/coins/btc/).
Other buyers include Cango Inc., Bitdeer Technologies, and Anap Holdings.
Despite weakening retail sentiment, institutional investors continue accumulating [BTC](https://holder.io/coins/btc/).

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