# Botanix RPC Node  
Decentralized Bitcoin L2

Connect to Botanix, the EVM Layer 2 secured by Bitcoin through innovative Spiderchain architecture. Experience smart contracts with Bitcoin's security and true decentralization.

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## Specification Botanix Network

Technical characteristics and available endpoints

![Botanix](/img/protocols/botanix.svg)

### Botanix

Mainnet & Testnet Support

Chain ID 3637

Protocol HTTPS / WSS

Uptime 99.9%

Type Bitcoin EVM Layer 2

Security Spiderchain (Decentralized)

EVM Compatible Yes

Botanix is a decentralized EVM Layer 2 for Bitcoin using innovative Spiderchain technology to achieve Bitcoin-level security without multisig centralization. Unlike other Bitcoin L2s relying on federated bridges or trusted validators, Botanix's Spiderchain creates a decentralized network of nodes collectively securing the bridge through cryptographic coordination. This enables truly trustless smart contracts inheriting Bitcoin's security properties.

#### Key capabilities:

- Decentralized Bitcoin Layer 2
- Spiderchain for trustless Bitcoin bridge
- Full EVM compatibility
- No multisig centralization
- Inherits Bitcoin security
- Decentralized validator network
- BTC as native gas token
- Growing BTCFi ecosystem
- Open-source infrastructure

#### 🔗 RPC Endpoints

HTTPS

`https://rpc.crypto-chief.com/botanix/{YOUR_API_KEY}`

WSS

`wss://rpc.crypto-chief.com/botanix/ws/{YOUR_API_KEY}`

Replace {YOUR\_API\_KEY} with your actual API key from the dashboard.

## What is a Botanix RPC Node?

Access decentralized Bitcoin L2

A Botanix RPC node provides applications with access to an EVM Layer 2 secured by Bitcoin through Spiderchain — a novel architecture achieving decentralization without multisig trust assumptions. Botanix represents the next evolution in Bitcoin L2 design, solving the centralization problems plaguing earlier approaches while enabling full smart contract programmability.

### Why Spiderchain matters

Most Bitcoin L2s use **multisig bridges** controlled by small validator sets — creating centralization risks and trust assumptions. **Spiderchain** distributes bridge security across a decentralized network where no single entity or small group controls user funds. This maintains Bitcoin's core property: trustlessness.

**Botanix advantages:**

- **Decentralized** — no multisig trust assumptions
- **Spiderchain** — innovative distributed bridge
- **Bitcoin security** — inherits L1 properties
- **EVM compatible** — full smart contract support
- **BTC native** — use Bitcoin as gas
- **Open source** — transparent architecture

### How Spiderchain works

**Spiderchain** creates multiple smaller validator sets (called 'spiders') that coordinate through cryptographic proofs. No single spider controls user funds — instead, funds are distributed and rotated across spiders. This architecture prevents any small group from stealing assets while maintaining the security benefits of Bitcoin anchoring.

**Spiderchain architecture:**

1. Multiple validator sets ('spiders') operate independently
2. User funds distributed across multiple spiders
3. Spiders rotate and coordinate through cryptography
4. No single spider can compromise funds
5. Security scales with network decentralization

### Bitcoin's programmability layer

Botanix enables **Bitcoin DeFi** without sacrificing decentralization. Deploy Solidity contracts, build DEXs, create lending protocols — all secured by Bitcoin and accessible through trustless bridges. This unlocks Bitcoin's $1.3T+ value for programmable finance while maintaining crypto's core values.

As Bitcoin L2 technology matures, Botanix's decentralization-first approach positions it as infrastructure for serious BTCFi applications.

## Technical Documentation

Quick start for developers

### Supported RPC Methods

Botanix supports all standard Ethereum JSON-RPC methods:

- **eth\_blockNumber** — current block number
- **eth\_getBalance** — BTC balance
- **eth\_call** — execute view functions
- **eth\_sendRawTransaction** — broadcast transactions
- **eth\_getTransactionReceipt** — transaction confirmation
- **eth\_getLogs** — event logs
- **eth\_gasPrice** — current gas price (in BTC)
- **eth\_estimateGas** — gas estimation
- **eth\_subscribe** — WebSocket subscriptions

### Code Examples

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#### JavaScript (ethers.js) — Botanix Connection:

```
const { ethers } = require('ethers');

const provider = new ethers.JsonRpcProvider('https://rpc.crypto-chief.com/botanix/YOUR_API_KEY');

// Verify we're on Botanix
const network = await provider.getNetwork();
console.log('Chain ID:', network.chainId); // 3637

// Get BTC balance on Botanix
const balance = await provider.getBalance('0x...');
console.log('BTC Balance:', ethers.formatEther(balance));

// Deploy DeFi protocol secured by Bitcoin
const BTCFI_PROTOCOL = '0x...';
const protocolABI = [
  'function stake(uint256 amount) external',
  'function getUserStake(address) view returns (uint256)'
];
const protocol = new ethers.Contract(BTCFI_PROTOCOL, protocolABI, wallet);

// Interact with decentralized Bitcoin L2
const stake = await protocol.getUserStake(userAddress);
console.log('BTC staked on decentralized L2:', ethers.formatEther(stake));
```

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#### Python (web3.py) — Botanix Setup:

```
from web3 import Web3

w3 = Web3(Web3.HTTPProvider('https://rpc.crypto-chief.com/botanix/YOUR_API_KEY'))

print('Connected to Botanix:', w3.is_connected())
print('Chain ID:', w3.eth.chain_id)  # 3637
print('Latest block:', w3.eth.block_number)

# Gas price in BTC
gas_price = w3.eth.gas_price
print(f'Gas price (BTC): {gas_price}')

# Get BTC balance
balance = w3.eth.get_balance('0x...')
print(f'BTC on Botanix: {balance / 1e18}')
```

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#### WebSocket — Monitor Spiderchain Activity:

```
const { ethers } = require('ethers');
const provider = new ethers.WebSocketProvider('wss://rpc.crypto-chief.com/botanix/ws/YOUR_API_KEY');

// Monitor blocks
provider.on('block', async (blockNumber) => {
  const block = await provider.getBlock(blockNumber);
  console.log(`Botanix block ${blockNumber}: ${block.transactions.length} txs`);
});

// Monitor Spiderchain bridge activity
const BRIDGE = '0x...';
const filter = {
  address: BRIDGE,
  topics: [ethers.id('BridgeDeposit(address,uint256)')]
};

provider.on(filter, (log) => {
  console.log('Decentralized bridge deposit:', log);
});
```

### Botanix Best Practices

- **Spiderchain Security:** Understand decentralized bridge architecture
- **Bitcoin Integration:** Leverage native BTC functionality
- **Decentralization:** Design for trustless operations
- **Bridge Usage:** Use Spiderchain bridge for BTC transfers
- **Gas in BTC:** Ensure users have BTC for transactions
- **Testing:** Test thoroughly on Botanix testnet

## Why choose us?

Decentralized Bitcoin infrastructure

### Spiderchain Security

Infrastructure supporting decentralized bridge architecture delivering &lt;80ms latency without centralization.

### Bitcoin-Secured

Production infrastructure inheriting Bitcoin security with 99.9% uptime and trustless design.

### BTCFi Analytics

Monitor Spiderchain validators, bridge activity, Bitcoin DeFi protocols, and network metrics.

### Global Network

Strategically deployed nodes supporting Botanix's decentralized Bitcoin Layer 2.

### Decentralized Scaling

Infrastructure designed to scale with growing validator network and BTCFi adoption.

### Spiderchain Experts

24/7 support from engineers specialized in Spiderchain, Bitcoin L2s, and decentralized bridges.

## Examples of Use

Build decentralized Bitcoin DeFi

Botanix's trustless architecture and Bitcoin security enable serious BTCFi applications, decentralized exchanges, and protocols requiring true decentralization.

#### Trustless Bitcoin DeFi

Build DeFi protocols where Bitcoin holders can participate without centralized bridge trust assumptions.

#### Decentralized DEXs

Launch decentralized exchanges for Bitcoin trading with Spiderchain's trustless bridge security.

#### Bitcoin Lending

Create lending protocols enabling Bitcoin collateral without multisig risks.

#### BTC Derivatives

Develop derivatives and synthetic assets backed by trustlessly bridged Bitcoin.

#### Custody Solutions

Build custody and vault solutions leveraging Spiderchain's distributed security model.

#### Cross-Chain Apps

Create applications bridging Bitcoin with other ecosystems through decentralized infrastructure.

## Got questions?  
we are here to help

## What is Botanix? 

Botanix is a decentralized EVM Layer 2 for Bitcoin using Spiderchain technology to achieve trustless security without multisig bridges.

## What is Spiderchain? 

Spiderchain is Botanix's innovative architecture distributing bridge security across multiple validator sets, preventing centralized control.

## How is Botanix different from other Bitcoin L2s? 

Most Bitcoin L2s use multisig bridges with small validator sets. Botanix achieves true decentralization through Spiderchain's distributed architecture.

## Is Botanix EVM compatible? 

Yes, Botanix is fully EVM-compatible. Deploy Solidity smart contracts using standard Ethereum development tools.

## How secure is Spiderchain? 

Spiderchain distributes funds across multiple independent validator sets. No single set can compromise funds, achieving Bitcoin-level trustlessness.

## Is gas paid in BTC? 

Yes, Botanix uses BTC as the native gas token, maintaining Bitcoin-native user experience.

## How do I bridge Bitcoin to Botanix? 

Use Botanix's Spiderchain bridge to trustlessly transfer BTC from Bitcoin L1 to Botanix L2.

## Is Botanix open source? 

Yes, Botanix is open-source, enabling community verification of the Spiderchain architecture.

## Do you support Botanix testnet? 

Yes, we provide RPC access to both Botanix mainnet (Chain ID 3637) and testnet for development.

## Why does decentralization matter for Bitcoin L2? 

Bitcoin's core value is trustlessness. Centralized L2 bridges contradict this — Botanix preserves Bitcoin's trustless properties through Spiderchain.

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