Intermediate

Now that you understand the foundational blockchain concepts, it's time to explore what makes Botanix unique. This section covers the core innovations that enable Botanix to support smart contracts and DeFi applications while maintaining its security and decentralization.

Core Botanix Innovations

The Spiderchain: The distributed multisig architecture that secures Bitcoin deposits and enables the two-way peg between Bitcoin and Botanix.

Orchestrator Nodes: The specialized validators that manage the Spiderchain, participate in consensus, and ensure network security through economic incentives.

Bridging and Two-Way Peg: How Bitcoin moves safely between Layer 1 and Layer 2, including deposit and withdrawal mechanisms.

Transaction Fees on Botanix: How fee structures work on the Layer 2, including gas fees, priority fees, and the economic model that keeps costs low.

Why These Concepts Matter

Understanding these Botanix-specific mechanisms helps you:

• Use bridging safely and understand what happens to your Bitcoin

• Appreciate the security model that protects your funds

• Navigate transaction costs effectively on the Layer 2

• Understand the trade-offs between Bitcoin's base layer and Botanix's enhanced functionality

These concepts build directly on the basic blockchain knowledge from the previous section while introducing the specific innovations that make Botanix possible. Each topic connects to the others, creating a complete picture of how Bitcoin becomes programmable through Botanix.