Brotocol
A cross-chain bridge and DEX aggregator connecting Bitcoin to multiple chains
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Brotocol is an MPC-based hybrid bidirectional cross-chain bridge and DEX aggregator designed to connect Bitcoin with other blockchain networks. It enables seamless transfers and swaps between native Bitcoin assets and tokens on EVM chains (e.g., WBTC, aUSD on Arbitrum), while aggregating liquidity sources such as Kyber and 0xMatcha to offer optimal quotes.
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About Brotocol
Brotocol is a Bitcoin-centric cross-chain bridge that enables native BTC to move between Bitcoin and EVM networks like Arbitrum. Its core business includes BroBridge for asset transfers and BroSwap for token swaps directly from Bitcoin wallets, supporting assets like BRC-20 and Runes.
Its main selling point is low-cost, multi-chain connectivity: a flat 0.1% fee and support for 18+ networks, including non-EVM chains. The platform aims to solve high bridging fees, limited paths for BTC, and the complexity of using centralized exchanges to move Bitcoin into DeFi.
Market pain points addressed include: high and unpredictable costs for cross-chain BTC movement, lack of direct BTC support on many chains, and poor user experience requiring multiple steps and KYC. Brotocol simplifies this to a direct bridge or swap.
In the past six months (2026-02-28 to 2026-08-31), Brotocol has expanded its supported chains and token types, including aUSD stablecoin swaps. However, the protocol carries significant risks: no publicly disclosed audits, a C risk grade from independent reviewers, and a relatively small TVL of around $12M, making it vulnerable to exploits. Its novel BRC-20 bridging mechanism is untested in production, and the team has not published a detailed security track record.
Brotocol launched as a Bitcoin-native DeFi protocol, introducing a cross-chain bridge (BroBridge) that enables BTC transfers across 18+ networks with a 0.1% fee. The protocol achieved significant milestones, including a total bridged volume of $336.5M+ and TVL of $51.1M+ by March 25, 2025. A key long-term development was the integration with ALEX Multichain Launchpad, allowing users to participate in IDOs without manual bridging. Brotocol also established Proof of Reserve mechanisms and published audit reports, enhancing transparency and trust. The protocol's focus on native BTC bridging, rather than wrapped assets, positions it as a foundational infrastructure for Bitcoin DeFi.
Chan Ahn (Founder): With over 17 years in financial markets, previously held executive director roles at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, specializing in structured products and derivatives. Holds a PhD in Computational Finance and a BSc in Mathematics from Imperial College London. Currently leads Brotocol as CEO/CTO.
Naqib Noor (Chief Strategy Officer): Serves as CSO at Brotocol, contributing to strategic direction and blockchain initiatives.