Bitcoin L2s are converging fast, but their architectures aren’t created equal. This comparative breakdown shows where @GOATRollup stands relative to other major projects like @citrea_xyz, @BitlayerLabs, @build_on_bob, @MerlinLayer2, @BotanixLabs, and @Stacks. Key takeaways: • Settlement: GOAT uses BitVM2 + Ziren proofs posted directly to Bitcoin – real Bitcoin-level verification, not proxy finality. • Peg Model: Trust-minimized BitVM2 bridge live on public testnet with brokered peg-outs. • Security: 1-of-n honest challenger model with slashing, combining fault proofs and crypto-economic security. While most competitors rely on hybrid bridges, custodial setups, or off-Bitcoin finality, GOAT is already executing on trust-minimized, Bitcoin-anchored settlement. S/o to @AleaResearch here.