What is NEXUS?
NEXUS lets you build apps on Bitcoin, Zcash, and Dogecoin - without moving your coins to a new chain. Think of it like adding superpowers to your Bitcoin. You keep your BTC on Bitcoin, but now you can:πͺ Create Tokens
Launch your own token backed by real BTC
π Swap Assets
Trade BTC, ZEC, and DOGE directly
ποΈ Build DeFi
Create lending, AMMs, and more
How It Works (30 seconds)
Why NEXUS?
π Your Keys, Your Coins
π Your Keys, Your Coins
Your funds stay in a vault YOU control. You always have a βget outβ button - a pre-signed transaction that lets you withdraw even if NEXUS goes offline.
β‘ Fast & Cheap
β‘ Fast & Cheap
Transactions confirm in seconds, not hours. Fees are pennies, not dollars.
π Multi-Chain
π Multi-Chain
One protocol for Bitcoin, Zcash, and Dogecoin. Swap between them seamlessly (V2).
π‘οΈ Trustless Security
π‘οΈ Trustless Security
Math protects your funds, not promises. Invalid transactions are mathematically impossible to sneak through.
What Can You Build?
| Project Type | Example | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Token | Launch a meme coin on Bitcoin | Easy |
| NFT Collection | Digital art backed by BTC | Easy |
| DEX / AMM | Uniswap-style trading | Medium |
| Lending Protocol | Borrow against your BTC | Medium |
| Cross-Chain Bridge | Connect to other ecosystems | Advanced |
Quick Example: Create a Token
Get Started
Quick Start
Deploy your first contract in 5 minutes
Create a Token
Launch your own token on Bitcoin
How Vaults Work
Understand deposits and withdrawals
Technical Deep Dive
ZK proofs, BitVM, and the nerdy stuff
Supported Chains
| Chain | What You Get | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | vSAT tokens | ~60 min deposits |
| Zcash | vZEC tokens | ~25 min deposits |
| Dogecoin | vDOGE tokens | ~6 min deposits |
Withdrawals are faster! Once processed, they confirm in the next L1 block.
FAQ
Is my Bitcoin safe?
Is my Bitcoin safe?
Yes. Your BTC sits in a 2-of-2 vault on Bitcoin L1. You always hold a pre-signed exit transaction. Even if NEXUS disappears, you can withdraw after a 2-week timelock.
What's a metaprotocol?
What's a metaprotocol?
It means NEXUS reads Bitcoin transactions and adds meaning to them. Your funds stay on Bitcoin - we just interpret them differently. No separate chain, no new consensus.
How is this different from Lightning?
How is this different from Lightning?
Lightning is for payments. NEXUS is for apps. You can create tokens, build DEXs, lending protocols - anything you can do on Ethereum, but backed by real BTC.
What are the fees?
What are the fees?
About $0.01-0.20 per transaction depending on complexity. Way cheaper than Bitcoin L1.
Ready to build? Start with the Quick Start guide.