Snapshot
Continue to About ↓- What it does
- Citrea is a Bitcoin-secured layer-2 application platform that uses zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to enable programmable Bitcoin applications and expand Bitcoin capital markets.
More detail
- It features a BitVM-based bridge (Clementine), a trust-minimized Bitcoin token representation (cBTC), a fiat-backed stablecoin (ctUSD), and supports various Bitcoin-native apps, including decentralized exchanges, money markets, and privacy tools.
- Best for
- Developers building Bitcoin-native applications and institutions or users seeking access to Bitcoin capital markets via programmable services and innovative financial primitives.
- Pricing
- No explicit fees, commission structures, or subscription pricing are publicly disclosed.
More detail
- Indirect costs likely arise from Bitcoin network and layer-2 usage, but exact spreads, gas fees, lockups, or withdrawal conditions are not detailed in official sources.
- Main limitation
- Users looking for simple custodial wallets, traditional fiat fintech products, or fully guaranteed, warranty-backed services, as Citrea disclaims warranties and does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability.
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- Living and monitored
- Reviewed
- Evidence
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- Structured profile ↗
About
- Citrea is a Bitcoin-secured layer-2 application platform that uses zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to enable programmable Bitcoin applications and expand Bitcoin capital markets.
- It features a BitVM-based bridge (Clementine), a trust-minimized Bitcoin token representation (cBTC), a fiat-backed stablecoin (ctUSD), and supports various Bitcoin-native apps, including decentralized exchanges, money markets, and privacy tools.
What it helps with
- Bitcoin lacks native support for programmable decentralized applications.
- Need for trust-minimized Bitcoin representations and stablecoins to improve liquidity and capital market access.
- Demand for privacy-preserving, non-custodial Bitcoin applications.
- Bridging Bitcoin with scalable decentralized financial applications and services.
Capabilities
A practical view of what is available and where limitations apply.
| Offering | Available | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin-secured programmable layer-2 platform | Yes | Uses zero-knowledge rollup technology verified by Bitcoin Network. |
| Trust-minimized Bitcoin token (cBTC) | Yes | First trust-minimized BTC on a programmable Bitcoin layer via BitVM Clementine bridge. |
| Bitcoin-native stablecoin (ctUSD) | Yes | 1:1 fiat-backed stablecoin designed for Bitcoin capital markets liquidity. |
| Non-custodial Bitcoin applications (₿apps) support | Yes | Includes DEX, yield, money market, privacy, prediction apps and consumer tools. |
| Incubation and developer support through Citrea Origins | Yes | Offers grants, technical resources, and ecosystem support for launching projects. |
| Native mobile/desktop apps | No | Not clearly stated in official sources; primary access is via web. |
Bot trust
How confidently AI systems can verify this profile from public evidence.
57of 100
ChatGPT58/100
Claude55/100
What bots could verify
- • Identifies legal registration entity (Citrea Foundation), key founders, and credible venture backing from established firms.
- • Provides specific third-party security audits (e.g., Sigma Prime, Cantina, Guardian, Sherlock) and an active HackenProof bug bounty.
- • Cites independent on-chain network usage data from DeFiLlama reflecting TVL, active addresses, and transaction volumes.
What weakens trust
- • Lacks independent customer testimonials, case studies, or proof of satisfied paying enterprise adopters.
- • No transparent, consolidated buyer-facing pricing or fee schedule for transactions, bridging, and redemptions.
- • Lacks third-party reserve attestations or custodial verification for the 1:1 asset backing of ctUSD.
Evidence
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- Verification
- Scribble researched these facts from the linked public sources.
- The owner has not manually confirmed every field.
- Last reviewed
- Primary source
- citrea.xyz
Technical profile details
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