> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bitprotocol.gitbook.io/bitprotocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bitprotocol.gitbook.io/bitprotocol/bit-protocol/bit-evolution.md).

# Bit Evolution

Bit Protocol began as a single-chain CDP on Sapphire, pioneering overcollateralized borrowing with a laser focus on multiple assets acceptance

> Bit was battle tested with over 4M in TVL in the protocol, and the most important milestone, achieving the minting of $ 1.5M in $BitUSD backed by 3 different nature of assets ( RWA, LST and Native tokens)

<figure><img src="/files/DJ9ZWAWN3E3B7YRt8piA" alt=""><figcaption><p> Token Balances on <a href="https://defillama.com/protocol/tvl/bitusd">https://defillama.com/protocol/tvl/bitusd</a></p></figcaption></figure>

BIT has redefined its architecture, vision, and product after extensive user feedback, brainstorming on EVM scalability, and 1.5 years of closed-door development with key integrations, becoming a new DeFi omni-chain native primitive&#x20;

This shift wasn’t just technical—it was philosophical.&#x20;

* **For Users:** Ability to **b**orrow against your assets that sit iddle in your wallet while accessing capital.
* **For Chains:** Bit Protocol isn’t just an new integration—it’s a growth hack. Chains gain a TVL magnet, as it can accept as collateral almost any project token in the chain, RWA, LST/RST and their native tokens
* **For DeFi:** $BitUSD becomes the cross-chain "liquidity glue," stabilizing yields and enabling complex strategies across ecosystems.