> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ibvm.gitbook.io/ibvm-doc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ibvm.gitbook.io/ibvm-doc/getting-started/key-features.md).

# Key Features

#### 🔒 **ZK-Rollups for Scalability & Security**

* Achieve thousands of transactions per second (TPS)
* Lower transaction costs to near-zero
* Maintain Bitcoin-level security using zero-knowledge proofs

#### 🧠 **BitVM-Based Smart Contracts**

* Bitcoin now supports logic-based applications
* Build DeFi, DAO, and gaming applications natively with Bitcoin’s security guarantees

#### 🔄 **Native BTC Bridging**

* Move BTC to and from IBVM quickly and securely
* Eliminate dependence on centralized exchanges or wrapped tokens

#### 💸 **Decentralized Finance (DeFi) for Bitcoin**

* **Decentralized Escrow**: Peer-to-peer payments with trustless dispute resolution
* **BTC Lending**: Use your Bitcoin as collateral or earn yield on it
* **Cross-Chain Swaps**: Trade assets across chains without intermediaries

#### 🌱 **Energy-Efficient by Design**

* Reduces Bitcoin energy use by 99.9%
* Operates with only 0.438 GWh/day vs. Bitcoin’s 438 GWh/day
* Saves users and the environment—**$40 billion/year** in potential energy costs

#### 🌐 **Cross-Chain Interoperability**

* Seamless interactions between Bitcoin and other blockchain ecosystems
* Expand the reach of your dApps and tokens

#### 🔧 **Developer-First Infrastructure**

* Open-source SDKs, APIs, and documentation
* Sandbox testnet for rapid prototyping
* Community grants and builder support