BitcoinOS Launches Bitcoin-Cardano Bridge

The BitcoinOS (BOS) protocol has announced the launch of the Grail cross-chain bridge for the Cardano network, enabling the transfer of the leading cryptocurrency and ADA between ecosystems. 

CARDANO COMES HOME TO BITCOIN IN GROUNDBREAKING BOS GRAIL BRIDGE INTEGRATION

Yes, you read that right!

Cardano, the 11th largest blockchain by market cap, is integrating the BitcoinOS Grail Bridge to unleash decentralized programmability and scalability on Bitcoin!#UTXBros✊ pic.twitter.com/DStCakeEEq

— BitcoinOS (@BTC_OS) October 24, 2024

According to the statement, the solution employs a ZK-proof system for transactions between blockchains. 

“To ensure the security of your funds, these bridges require just one honest participant in a pool potentially consisting of hundreds of operators in a decentralized, dynamic, and open set,” the developers noted.

The bridge integration makes Cardano the first major layer-one blockchain to connect to the BOS infrastructure. 

The company behind Cardano’s development, Emurgo, has joined the project to enhance Grail’s liquidity, ensuring a “win-win connection” between Bitcoin and other assets. 

BOS considers the bridge launch a significant milestone for the two “complementary” networks. 

Previously, the protocol successfully verified the first zero-knowledge proof-based transaction on the Bitcoin mainnet.

In August, developers of the Binance-supported BNB Chain, in partnership with Celer, deBridge, and Stargate, launched an official cross-chain solution.

In July, the TON team promised to “build a bridge” to Bitcoin.