Author: @LP17 – @BIMLabs
Date: [21/08/2026]
Summary of the Proposal
This TEMP CHECK aims to gather community sentiment regarding the integration of Citrea into BIM Exchange.
The proposed integration would include:
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Buy -
Sell
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Swap
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Bridge
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Citrea-native liquidity aggregation
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Access to the emerging Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem
If the community shows strong support, a formal DAO governance proposal (BIP) will be submitted for Snapshot vote.
Context
Citrea is a blockchain infrastructure designed to expand Bitcoin’s capabilities by bringing programmable applications and DeFi functionality closer to the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Citrea combines Bitcoin with zero-knowledge technology and EVM-compatible execution, allowing developers to build smart contract applications while maintaining a strong connection to Bitcoin.
This creates an important opportunity for DeFi applications such as:
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Decentralized exchanges
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Lending and borrowing
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Stablecoins
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Yield strategies
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Bitcoin-backed financial applications
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Cross-chain liquidity infrastructure
For BIM Exchange, Citrea represents an opportunity to expand beyond traditional EVM ecosystems and strengthen BIM’s exposure to Bitcoin-native DeFi.
Why Citrea?
Bitcoin remains the largest crypto asset and the most important liquidity layer in the cryptocurrency industry.
However, most Bitcoin liquidity remains underutilized within DeFi compared with EVM ecosystems.
Citrea aims to help unlock this liquidity by enabling programmable financial applications around Bitcoin.
For BIM Exchange, entering the Citrea ecosystem early could provide a strategic advantage as Bitcoin DeFi develops.
Proposed Integration
If approved through a future governance vote, BIM Exchange would integrate Citrea for:
Buy
Allow users to access Citrea-supported assets through BIM Exchange’s Buy infrastructure and compatible providers.
This would create an easier onboarding path toward the Citrea ecosystem.
Sell
Allow users to sell supported Citrea ecosystem assets through BIM Exchange.
The objective is to provide a complete entry and exit experience directly from BIM’s interface.
Swap
Integrate Citrea-native liquidity sources into BIM Exchange’s aggregation infrastructure.
BIM would aggregate available liquidity and routes to provide users with optimized swaps across the Citrea ecosystem.
Bridge
Integrate bridge infrastructure allowing users to move liquidity between Citrea and other networks supported by BIM Exchange.
This is particularly strategic because Citrea is designed around the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Bridge infrastructure could therefore allow BIM to progressively create additional routes between:
Bitcoin ↔ Citrea ↔ EVM ecosystems
subject to the technical infrastructure and bridges available at deployment.
Citrea DEX Aggregation
BIM Exchange aims to become a leading DEX aggregator within the Citrea ecosystem.
Rather than competing directly with individual DEXs, BIM’s strategy is to aggregate available liquidity and identify the best execution routes across multiple protocols.
This follows BIM Exchange’s broader strategy of becoming an:
Aggregator of Aggregators.
Strategic Opportunity: Bitcoin DeFi
Citrea represents more than the integration of another blockchain.
It provides BIM with an opportunity to strengthen its positioning within the emerging Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem.
By integrating Citrea, BIM could provide users with a single interface to access:
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Bitcoin-related liquidity
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Citrea-native assets
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DeFi protocols
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Cross-chain liquidity
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Swaps
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Buy and Sell infrastructure
This significantly expands BIM’s potential addressable market.
Strategic Vision
BIM Exchange’s long-term objective is to become:
The OnlyOne DeFi Platform and an Aggregator of Aggregators for:
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Buy
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Sell
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Swap
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Bridge
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Staking
Integrating Citrea would add another important dimension to this strategy:
Bitcoin DeFi.
BIM’s objective is not simply to support more blockchains, but to connect the most relevant liquidity ecosystems through one unified interface.
Potential Benefits for BIM DAO
The integration could provide several strategic advantages:
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Access to the emerging Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem
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Additional transaction volume
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New liquidity sources
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Increased bridge activity
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Additional protocol revenues
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Increased visibility for BIM Exchange
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Diversification beyond traditional EVM ecosystems
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Early positioning within the Citrea ecosystem
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Potential access to new Bitcoin-native users and liquidity
As BIM Exchange usage increases, additional Buy, Sell, Swap and Bridge activity can contribute to the long-term growth of revenues generated for the BIM DAO.
Risks & Considerations
The integration also introduces several considerations:
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Citrea remains a developing ecosystem
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Liquidity may initially be fragmented
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Bridge infrastructure introduces additional security considerations
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Bitcoin-related interoperability is technically more complex than standard EVM integrations
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Third-party protocols and infrastructure create dependency risks
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Integration and maintenance resources will be required
BIM Labs would therefore conduct a technical and security assessment before deploying the integration.
Question to the Community
Would you support integrating Citrea into BIM Exchange for Buy, Sell, Swap and Bridge functionality, while positioning BIM as a leading liquidity aggregator within the Citrea and Bitcoin DeFi ecosystems?
Next Steps
If community sentiment is positive:
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A formal BIP will be drafted
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Citrea liquidity sources will be evaluated
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Bridge infrastructure will be evaluated
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Technical and security requirements will be finalized
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The proposal will be submitted to the BIM DAO through Snapshot
Discussion
We encourage all community members to share their thoughts, suggestions, and concerns before a formal BIP is drafted.
Your feedback will help determine whether the BIM DAO should move forward with the integration of Citrea and expand BIM Exchange further into the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem.
