Goat Network is a Bitcoin Layer 2 blockchain designed to enable self-custodial Bitcoin liquidity for DeFi, using a dual-VM architecture that supports both EVM-compatible smart contracts and native Bitcoin script execution. The network targets a key pain point: allowing BTC holders to participate in DeFi without surrendering custody of their Bitcoin to centralized wrappers or custodians.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker | GOAT |
| Price | $0.02 |
| Market Cap | $2.07M |
| 24h Change | +2.1% |
| Circulating Supply | 104.35M GOAT |
| Max Supply | 1.00B GOAT |
| All-Time High | $0.21 |
| Contract (Binance Smart Chain) | 0x5d79...2962 |
| Contract (Goat) | 0xbc10...0001 |
How It Works
Goat Network’s dual-VM design:
- EVM layer: Standard Ethereum-compatible smart contract execution for DeFi protocols
- Bitcoin Script layer: Processes native Bitcoin transactions, including Lightning Network channels
- Self-custodial bridge: Users retain Bitcoin custody through cryptographic proofs rather than trusted custodians
- GOAT token: Used for gas, staking by validators, and governance
Bitcoin L2 Context
Goat Network participates in the broader Bitcoin L2 ecosystem alongside Stacks, Rootstock (RSK), Lightning Network, and Babylon Protocol. The 2024 Bitcoin ordinals and Runes mania increased interest in Bitcoin-native DeFi solutions.
Social Media Sentiment
Goat Network is discussed in the Bitcoin ecosystem and Bitcoin L2 community on X/Twitter. The self-custodial positioning resonates with Bitcoin maximalists skeptical of wrapped BTC solutions. The project is relatively early-stage and less known than competing Bitcoin L2 solutions.
Last updated: 2026-04
Related Terms
Sources
- CoinGecko — Goat Network — token data.
- Goat Network Documentation — technical architecture.