Citrea Launches Clementine Bridge: Bitcoin’s First ZK-Rollup Bridge

Citrea, a pioneer in Zero-Knowledge (ZK) rollup technology for Bitcoin, has successfully deployed its first complete BitVM bridge design on the Bitcoin testnet. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of an era where Bitcoin can be securely integrated into decentralized finance applications. Citrea’s innovative Clementine Bridge leverages ZK technology to create a secure and efficient bridge between Bitcoin and other blockchain ecosystems. Clementine whitepaper, now available for public access, provides clear instructions on implementing BitVM in a bridge design, addressing key research topics in this area.