Tokenomics
In the early days of Beyond's development, bridging the gap between Bitcoin's UX and other blockchains felt like exploring a new frontier. Runes, BRC-20, Alkanes, Lightning, sidechains, L1.5s, L2s, the race to build a Bitcoin-centric economy was more intense than ever. Yet all solutions faced the same roadblock: the absence of a true global interoperability layer. A LayerZero for Bitcoin didn't exist, until now.
We envisioned a world where Bitcoin's ecosystem could finally break free from fragmentation and interact seamlessly with the rest of Web3, unlocking the potential of over $2 trillion in combined assets across networks. The problem was a bitcoin-centric future was being built outside of Bitcoin. The solution, creating the rails to allow a bitcoin-centric future to be built IN Bitcoin.
But technology alone wasn't enough. To stay true to Bitcoin's ethos, interoperability had to be more than technical, it had to be decentralized, community-driven, and open to all.
That's where $BYD comes in. Created to enable any market participant to take part in Beyond's mission, $BYD is more than a token: it's the fuel that powers the collective effort to unify Bitcoin's ecosystem and connect it with the broader blockchain universe. The ultimate goal? To build a Bitcoin-centric economy that can scale, thrive, and stand the test of time.
Community-Centric Distribution
Token design reflects intent. $BYD's allocation was structured to put the majority of value in the hands of the early supporters and the ecosystem itself:
64% > Community & Growth
Incentives, partnerships, and adoption programs to accelerate expansion.
Half of it (+30%) going towards Leaderboard participants.
30% > Echoport Ordinals
Early supporters are given a chance to secure substantial protocol ownership at an entry level.
(i) Echoport Ordinals reward early supporters twice — with tokens, and with multiplied leaderboard points that count toward an extra 30% of the supply. Looking to become a early supporter? Visit ordinals.beyond.tech
6% > Core Contributors
A lean allocation for the builders and maintainers advancing the protocol.
This model ensures that $BYD grows with its community, not apart from it.
Utility: How $BYD Works for You
$BYD is built with Bitcoin's philosophy at its core: scarce, transparent, and community-owned. Its supply is fixed forever. No inflation, no hidden emissions. Instead, rewards come from the real activity happening on the bridge.
Here's what $BYD enables:
Have a Voice
Holders help decide on key upgrades and the direction of the protocol. It's governance that puts the community in charge.
Earn Real Rewards
By staking $BYD, you earn a share of the transaction fees from the bridge. The more the network is used, the more value flows back to stakers.
(i) Curious on revenue estimates based on fees over volume? Feel free to check Defillama's Dashboard for bridging protocols and run your own estimates.
Secure the Network
$BYD powers the proof-of-stake system that keeps Beyond running safely. Whether you run a validator or simply stake with one, you play a role in securing the protocol while earning rewards for it.
Why It Matters
Bitcoin is the most secure and liquid asset in the world, yet for too long its Ecosystem has remained siloed, unable to participate fully in Web3's growth. Beyond changes that, and $BYD is the mechanism that makes it possible.
For Users
Before
Any new protocol meant more complexity and fragmentation (when it should've been the opposite). Entering the Bitcoin ecosystem was complex, and going beyond it was even worse, cumbersome UX, lack of liquidity, and missing blue-chip assets.
After
The more builders and innovation, the better. A unified ecosystem with access to the entire Web3 space, same smooth UX as Ethereum or Solana, and the ability to move any asset to, from, and across Bitcoin L1 freely.
For Builders
Before
Building on Bitcoin meant fighting limitations: fragmented standards, no native way to tap into liquidity outside of Bitcoin, and isolated user bases. Innovation often stayed locked in silos.
After
A single interoperability layer where builders can launch apps on Bitcoin with instant access to cross-chain liquidity, blue-chip assets, and a global user base. No more silos, just one connected canvas.
For Bitcoin and its Ecosystem
Before
The most secure and liquid asset in the world was stuck in its own lane; unable to fully participate in Web3's growth, while altcoins captured the innovation cycle. BTC was bridged over and 'used' outside of its own chain and bringing network activity to the very lows. A bitcoin-centric future was being built outside of Bitcoin.
After
Bitcoin becomes the foundation of a connected economy. Bridged to every major chain, uniting its own ecosystem, and positioned at the center of Web3's growth story.
(i) One clear example of why Beyond is a foundational shift in how we understand the Bitcoin ecosystem: it collapses the fragmentation. Instead of forcing users and developers to think in terms of "Runes," "BRC-20," "Alkanes," or layers, Beyond abstracts it all into one simple concept—Bitcoin tokens. This removes one of the biggest pain points, streamlining onboarding and making the ecosystem as intuitive as any major chain.
Beyond collapses Bitcoin's fragmentation into a single, open layer — a bridge for everything, owned by everyone. $BYD is not an accessory to that mission, it is the mechanism that lets you participate in building it.
Want to secure your place as an early supporter? Visit ordinals.beyond.tech to explore all the details, and use the live calculator to see what your upside could look like.