Written by Torram Labs CTO Lee Raj.
In Q2 2025, Torram Labs is proud to launch the beta version of the Torram Network—a milestone we believe represents one of the most powerful advancements in the Bitcoin ecosystem that the Web3 community has seen.
But what makes Torram so powerful? Let’s break it down.
A New Layer of Abstraction for Bitcoin
At the core of Torram’s innovation is a unique architectural approach:
“Do what’s possible on Bitcoin. Let Torram handle the rest.”
Bitcoin is intentionally simple and conservative by design—a feature that ensures its durability and trustworthiness. But this simplicity also limits its programmability and flexibility.
Torram bridges this gap by introducing a scalable layer that extends Bitcoin’s capabilities without compromising its ethos. The result is a system that supports complex, institutional-grade applications—all anchored to the security of Bitcoin.
Five Core Pillars of Torram
1. Data Availability and Finality on Bitcoin
Torram’s validator network runs Bitcoin Core (along with Torram software) to:
- Produces blocks every 1 minute in Torram Network
- Submits Merkle proofs to Bitcoin blocks every 10 minutes
This ensures that all Torram data—smart contract executions, asset operations, and oracle feeds— is anchored, verifiable, and immutable on Bitcoin’s PoW ledger.
Check out this post here for more details.
2. Smart contracts and Programmability
We’ve successfully integrated a smart contract framework into the Torram network, enabling developers to deploy Rust-based contracts with ease. This brings greater expressiveness to Bitcoin-based applications—without the steep learning curve.
The image below shows a basic deployment and corresponding contract data. For finality, all smart contract transactions on the Torram network are merklized and posted to the Bitcoin blockchain every 10 minutes via our decentralized validator network.
Figure 01: Torram smart contract deployment.
Figure 02: Torram smart contract data.
3. Decentralized Oracle Network
Smart contracts without off-chain data are like computers without internet access—they simply can’t reach their full potential. Advanced use cases like collateralized lending, liquidations, and RWA tokenization all require reliable price feeds.
Torram solves this with a built-in decentralized price oracle that currently supports over 30 price feeds. Developers can query this data directly within smart contracts, as both the oracle and contracts operate in the same execution environment—eliminating the need for external or centralized APIs.
Check out this post here for more details.
4. Bitcoin-Native Assets via Taproot
One of the most important open-source innovations within the Torram network is the introduction of a new Bitcoin-native Taproot asset called TSB. We’ve not only developed this asset standard but also abstracted its usability into the Torram chain—made possible through our trustless relayer network, a key proprietary breakthrough.
Tokens created on the Torram network—such as stablecoins, RWAs, and other digital assets—are actually Taproot assets. Developers can use Torram’s CLI to perform native token operations like create(), transfer(), mint(), and burn(). All fees for these operations are paid directly in Bitcoin.
This creates a powerful abstraction layer: developers can build complex DeFi applications where the value moves on the Bitcoin network, while logic and programmability live on the Torram chain. The result is a seamless blend of Bitcoin’s native settlement with advanced smart contract capabilities.
To summarize:
- Smart contract executions happen on the Torram chain.
- Every 10 minutes, the root of these transactions is posted to the Bitcoin network as Merkle proofs via the decentralized validator network.
- All tokens on the Torram network are Bitcoin-native Taproot assets, managed via the CLI but settled on Bitcoin.
As we always say—do what’s possible on Bitcoin, and leave the rest to Torram.
Check out this post here for more details.
Figure 03: Demo TSB token deployments.
Figure 04: UTXO details for a TSB token (TNX – 10 Year U.S. Treasury).
5. Human Readable Indexing
Torram commits three types of data to Bitcoin every 10 minutes:
- Smart contract transactions
- Oracle price updates
- Bitcoin-native token operations
To make this information usable, Torram nodes index and display all on-chain activity in a human-readable format, available via:
- Torram Explorer
- Torram CLI (Query commands)
This enables seamless integration and visibility for developers, auditors, and end-users alike.
Figure 05: After 6 confirmations, data is indexed; stock chart shown.
That’s a wrap!
What sets Torram Network apart isn’t just our commitment to programmability or data indexing—it’s our mission to build a full-stack, Bitcoin-native infrastructure. By pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on Bitcoin and abstracting everything else through Torram, we’re unlocking an entirely new design space for Web3 builders.
We’re just getting started—and we’re looking for visionary builders to join us.
If you’re working on:
- Stablecoins
- Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization
- Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs)
- Collateralized lending and borrowing protocols
We want to hear from you.
👉 Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.
💬 You can also connect with our team directly via Telegram: @torrambuilders
Let’s build the future of Bitcoin together – one block at a time.
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