AILayer is a mainnet network that uses BTC as its native gas and serves as a cross-chain execution layer for AI-driven and Bitcoin-liquidity applications. Primary use cases include BTC-native DeFi, low-latency cross-chain transfers via its bridge, AI agents/oracles that automate on-chain actions, and data/model marketplaces. It’s designed for developers who need BTC-denominated fees with composable, cross-chain smart contract workflows.
AILayer is unique in that it is BTC-gas-native and bridge-first, enabling programmable Bitcoin liquidity across chains without relying on wrapped assets by default. It focuses on AI/agent-centric development with tooling for data access and automation, paired with a cross-chain settlement flow that prioritizes interoperability. For performance visibility, the official explorer publishes live metrics (average fee in BTC, block time, TPS, and active addresses) so you can compare throughput and cost to other networks in real time.
AILayer uses BTC as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain BTC by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge BTC to AILayer, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select AILayer as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on AILayer you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add AILayer to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send BTC on AILayer, ensure your wallet is connected to the AILayer network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of BTC to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.