Planning the future of Bitcoin on Solana

Our roadmap. What we've done, and where we're going.

2024 Q1

Came out of ‘stealth’ mode.

After building in silence for 3+ months, we were ready to announce what we'd been working on.

Released our original documentation.

Our documentation outlines how we're building critical infrastructure to scale the emerging Bitcoin ecosystem on Solana.

Runemine Docs
Introduced RuneMine to the community.

We launched v1 of RuneMine, and haven't looked back since.

2024 Q2

Launched Runes Indexer, Etch and Mint products.

We launched the first Canonical Runes Indexer, Etch and Mint products on release of the Runes Protocol on the Bitcoin Halving.

Announced Keys & Nomad Season 1 Early Access.

RuneMine launched a new community campaign called Nomad - A rewards campaign centered around our Bitcoin-Solana Runes Bridge on testnet.

Runes-Solana Bridge Testnet Campaign / Nomad Season 2

After the success of Nomad, RuneMine launched Season II of the Nomad campaign.

Runemine Docs
Completed first Halborn audit of the Runes-Solana Bridge.

Putting our money where our mouth is and ensuring that the RuneMine technology puts security first.

2024 Q3

Launched Runes-Solana bridge.

Brought the first runes to solana (ELSA) Updated Docs and soft launch of the rebrand to MineLabs.

Launched PUPS Bridge.

SPL-SPL bridge and runes-solana (PUPS). BTCEVM-Runes bridge on Testnet.

BTCEM-Runes on mainnet (private)
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2024 Q4

MineBridge Core Expansion
Product-Led Growth
Mine Bridge and associated products are live and generating revenue. No token needed so far; the focus is on delivering product-led, secure infrastructure. Three Strategic Phases: Evolution, Odyssey, and Ascension will drive our development and decentralization efforts of the MineBridge infrastructure.
Phase 1: Evolution (Q4 2024 - Q1 2025)
Objective
Begin decentralization with additional validators and MPC/TSS for enhanced speed and security.
Key Milestones
Expand trusted validator network based on reputation and BTC stake. Maintain a balance between security and user experience. Impact: Laying the foundation for a decentralized, secure, and scalable bridge.

2025

MineBridge Core Expansion
Phase 2: Odyssey (Q1 - Q3 2025)
Objective
Broaden ecosystem integration and prepare for BitVM2 implementation.
Key Milestones
Increase validator set and connect Solana and Bitcoin to additional ecosystems. Develop advanced signature sharing and TSS schemes. Impact: Strengthening network connectivity and paving the way for advanced interoperability.
Phase 3: Ascension (Q3 - Q4 2025)
Objective
Transition to a BitVM2-based decentralized bridging solution.
Key Milestones
Implement BitVM2 architecture, beginning with SolVM integration. Develop light client bridge on Bitcoin mainnet for seamless BTC transfers. Impact: Achieving a fully decentralized, permissionless bridging network, positioning Solana as the leading L2 for Bitcoin.
Introducing bitSOL: Solana's Liquid Staking Token on Bitcoin
Purpose
Establish a SOL-pegged, yield-bearing asset within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Key Benefits
Promotes deeper Solana-Bitcoin DeFi integration. Enhances cross-chain liquidity and adoption. Impact: Strengthening Solana's position as the go-to network for Bitcoin-related DeFi activities.
Key Takeaways
Decentralization Focus: Progressing from trusted validators to a fully decentralized BitVM2 setup. Strategic Ecosystem Growth: Expanding connectivity between Bitcoin, Solana, and additional ecosystems. Innovation & Adoption: Pioneering bitSOL to unify staking and liquidity opportunities across chains.