As we enter the second half of 2025, Fractal is stepping into its next phase of growth.

From day one, we’ve taken a deliberate approach, ensuring every layer we build adds real value to the Bitcoin ecosystem and to the people who use it: you.

Meaningful progress takes time. It doesn’t always come with splashy announcements or big headlines. For those who have been with us on this journey, you know that Fractal has always been about substance over noise, focusing on steady, thoughtful growth rooted in what matters.

That same approach guides what’s coming next.

In the months ahead, our focus remains clear:

• Improving Fractal’s core infrastructure for enhanced performance

• Scaling Bitcoin-native applications and experimenting with Bitcoin-native innovations

• Equipping developers with better tools and support

• Strengthening community participation and engagement

To us, they’re reflections of what we believe Bitcoin needs to scale.

Across different verticals, we’re continuing to build with care and intention, layer by layer.

Here’s what’s to come in the next months:

Fractal Node Upgrade
A new version of the Fractal node is on the way, with performance improvements and groundwork for upcoming protocol enhancements.

brc-20 Upgrade: Single-Step Transfer
A simpler and more efficient way to transfer brc-20 tokens, starting first on Fractal before rolling out to Bitcoin.

Fractal Common Ground
We’re fostering deeper builder collaboration and community alignment. Expect new ways to connect with fellow builders and community members!

Fractal Liquidity Program (I)
We’re rolling out targeted incentives and tools to deepen liquidity across our partner networks.

Fractal Developer Program (I)
A more structured support framework is underway, enabling early-stage projects and curious builders to ship on Fractal.

Fractal Node - New Opcode Research and Experiments
As part of our mission to be Bitcoin’s innovation layer, we’re exploring safe and responsible opcode experimentation on Fractal — opening new doors for functionality and expressiveness.

Alkanes Support

We’re supporting forward-thinking metaprotocols like Alkanes, enabling Bitcoin builders to experiment, iterate, and deploy — all without compromising the core integrity of the network.

Fractal Liquidity Program (II)

An evolution of Phase I — shaped by real-world feedback and deeper ecosystem engagement to expand liquidity across key markets.

Fractal Developer Program (II) Building on the foundations of Phase I, this next stage supports teams on Fractal to scale beyond MVPs into robust and sustainable applications.

Behind the scenes, we’re working with ecosystem partners to deliver more long-term improvement to empower the Bitcoin ecosystem:

• Alkanes integrated in PizzaSwap

• UniHexa: A next-gen trading engine from UniSat, launching first on Fractal

• Simple Bridge improvements: Making BTC ⇄ Fractal bridging easier

• UniSat Wallet 2.0: Designed with security in mind

Our goal remains simple: scale and extend Bitcoin while staying true to its core.

As we head into the second half of 2025, that focus will guide everything we do, from new features to community programs.

Let’s keep building. Let’s get onchain.