Bitcoin is holding firm above key support levels, and a new earning mechanism is drawing attention: Bitcoin Everlight has built a lightweight transaction layer on top of Bitcoin. Its Shard system lets users earn real BTC rewards by simply holding the native BTCL token in their wallet and activating a Shard. No mining hardware, no electricity bills, no technical setup required.
Four Shard Tiers, Escalating APY
The newly launched Jade Shard reduces the entry barrier to $100 worth of BTCL, offering up to 6% APY in BTCL during the presale phase. After mainnet launch, rewards automatically convert to BTC paid from network transaction fees. A $500 contribution unlocks the Azure Shard (12% APY), $1,500 the Violet Shard (20% APY), and $3,000 the Radiant Shard (28%+ APY). Users retain full ownership of their BTCL and can sell at launch if they choose. A key mechanic: maintaining the BTCL balance above the tier threshold; otherwise, the Shard auto-downgrades or goes dormant until the balance is restored, incentivizing long-term holding.
The platform accepts BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDT for contributions. The minimum entry is $50, but Shards unlock automatically once cumulative contributions hit the tier level.
Presale Phase 3: BTCL at $0.0012, Over $2M Raised
The Bitcoin Everlight presale is currently in Phase 3, with BTCL priced at $0.0012. Phase 4 will see the price rise to $0.0014. Total funds raised have surpassed $2 million. The launch price is set at $0.03110, offering early participants significant upside potential as the project moves toward mainnet. Each phase brings a price increase, narrowing the window for the cheapest entry.
Exchange Listings on the Horizon: Binance and Coinbase
Bitcoin Everlight is preparing for listings on major centralized exchanges including Binance and Coinbase, contingent on mainnet launch and liquidity targets. The tokenomics allocate 15% of total BTCL supply for liquidity on DEX and CEX platforms. For early Shard activators, post-listing token appreciation could compound with BTC rewards.
Analyst channel Crypto Infinity highlighted in a recent video that the combination of exchange preparations and real network utility sets the project apart from hype-driven tokens. The team has released seven whitepaper versions and maintains a developer updates section. After mainnet, BTC reward distribution will begin from live network activity, and all presale participants will be migrated automatically. The roadmap includes expanding node infrastructure, launching ecosystem dApps, and driving wider adoption of Bitcoin payment layers.