# Bitcoin Everlight — Fast, Secure, and Affordable Bitcoin Payments for Everyone

> Bitcoin Everlight is a lightweight Bitcoin payment layer designed to make Bitcoin transactions fast, low-cost, and easy — no technical setup or complicated channels required.  
> Built on Bitcoin’s trusted security foundation, Everlight enables smooth and predictable Bitcoin payments for everyday use without sacrificing security.

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## Home & Entry

- [Bitcoin Everlight](https://bitcoineverlight.com/): Main landing page with project overview, features, token utility, roadmap, and participation entry points.

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## How to Buy

- [How to Buy (Section)](https://bitcoineverlight.com/#how-to-buy): Step-by-step participation guide for acquiring Bitcoin Everlight (BTCL).
- [Buy BTCL (Presale Portal)](https://launch.bitcoineverlight.com/user/contribute): Contribution portal to participate in the BTCL presale.
- [Whitepaper](https://bitcoin-everlight.gitbook.io/bitcoin-everlight-docs/): Official documentation hub and reference material.

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## Key Network Highlights

- [Fixed Supply](https://bitcoineverlight.com/#tokenomics): 21B hard-capped supply with zero inflation.
- [Lightweight Confirmation Layer](https://bitcoineverlight.com/): Enables fast Bitcoin payments without complex payment channels.
- [Mainnet Migration Ready](https://bitcoineverlight.com/): Smooth transition path from ERC-20 tokens to a native Bitcoin-based chain at launch.
- [Security & Verification](https://bitcoineverlight.com/#audit): Security posture and verification resources.

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## Everlight Nodes / Staking

- [Staking & Nodes (Section)](https://bitcoineverlight.com/#staking): Node participation overview, tiers, and network reward mechanics.
- [Node Documentation](https://bitcoin-everlight.gitbook.io/bitcoin-everlight-docs/): Technical documentation for node operators and network participants.

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## Tokenomics

- [Tokenomics (Section)](https://bitcoineverlight.com/#tokenomics): Allocation model and supply distribution designed for long-term network operation.
  - Total supply: 21,000,000,000 BTCL (fixed, no inflation)
  - Public sale: 45% (distributed across 20 presale stages)
  - Staking & nodes: 20% (node rewards and incentives)
  - Liquidity & treasury: 25% (liquidity, ecosystem growth, operations)

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## Network Utility

- [Network Utility (Section)](https://bitcoineverlight.com/#ecosystem): BTCL is used for routing fees, node priority access, operator tooling, and protocol signaling.
  - Transaction routing fees
  - Node priority access via staking tiers
  - Protocol governance signaling (parameters and upgrades)
  - Operator tooling access (dashboards and monitoring)
  - Cross-network compatibility (future integrations)
  - Tiered network participation

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## Roadmap

- [Roadmap (Section)](https://bitcoineverlight.com/#roadmap): Launch-to-deployment roadmap for the Everlight network.
  - Phase 1: Presale & Core Launch
  - Phase 2: Node Expansion
  - Phase 3: Everlight Networking Layer
  - Phase 4: Ecosystem Deployment

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## Ecosystem & Integrations

- [Ecosystem (Section)](https://bitcoineverlight.com/#ecosystem): Compatibility-first integrations with existing wallets, analytics platforms, and network standards.
  - Wallet compatibility: MetaMask, WalletConnect
  - Analytics & discovery: CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko
  - Network standards: Bitcoin, Ethereum (ERC-20)

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## Network Updates

- [Network Updates](https://bitcoineverlight.com/articles): Public index of development notes, infrastructure progress, and ecosystem announcements.

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## Audit & KYC

- [Audit & KYC (Section)](https://bitcoineverlight.com/#audit): Third-party verification resources for code security and contributor identity.
  - Smart contract audits: token contracts, staking logic, treasury/allocation design
  - Team KYC verification: identity verification and compliance checks

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## Sitemaps

- [Sitemap XML](https://bitcoineverlight.com/sitemap.xml): Sitemap for indexing public pages.

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## Content Scope

- Lightweight Bitcoin payment layer overview and features
- Presale participation and contribution guidance
- Staking and Everlight Node participation model
- Tokenomics and network utility references
- Roadmap and ecosystem compatibility information
- Public network updates and announcements
- Audit and KYC verification resources

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## Restrictions

- No private user data
- No authentication-gated content
- No wallet-specific actions performed by this document
- No financial, investment, legal, or tax advice
- Informational purposes only; features and timelines may change

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