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The DePIN world connected to Bitcoin: @peaq, @GOATRollup, and @base story One of the hottest keywords in Web3 these days is "Bitcoin security-based DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network)." However, while there are many projects that only bear the name, how many actually stand firmly on the security of Bitcoin? Today, let's take a realistic comparison of three of them: GOAT, peaq, and Base. First and foremost, the GOAT network is undoubtedly the one that has truly implemented "Bitcoin security." It has achieved a bridging solution that minimizes trust by combining BitVM2 and Ziren (zkMIPS). With pre-signatures and ZK proofs, Bitcoin assets are safely transferred, and the challenge period is relatively short, about 12 hours. With VRF-based random validator selection, the system does not collapse as long as just one person is honest. Moreover, the settlement speed is in the 10-second range, which is insane compared to existing Bitcoin layer 2s. If you want "real BTC-based security," GOAT is almost the only option right now. On the other hand, peaq relies on Polkadot's nominated proof of stake (NPoS) rather than Bitcoin, as it is a parachain of Polkadot. While transaction confirmations are fast with GRANDPA consensus, the high dependency on Relay chain validators makes "complete decentralization" somewhat disappointing. However, the infrastructure and SDK specialized for DePIN are very solid. There are over 2 million devices connected, bringing various real-world data such as noise measurements, map data, and storage provision on-chain. In simple terms, it is a "hub connecting reality and blockchain." Base is truly the king of large infrastructure. This Ethereum-based L2 created by Coinbase processes over 12 million transactions a day, with a TVL exceeding $5 billion. However, there is no direct connection to Bitcoin. It operates on a traditional rollup model with a 7-day challenge period, focusing on stability, speed, and the expansion of the development ecosystem rather than trust. Looking at the economic structure, the personalities of the three chains become more distinct. Peaq operates on a "device reward-centric" model where physical devices provide data and are rewarded. It offers a reward rate of about 20-30% and receives subsidies from a DePIN-specific pool. In contrast, GOAT operates on a structure that "makes BTC itself work." By depositing Bitcoin, users receive sequencer profits and bridging fees back in BTC, with a base rate of 7%, and including initial liquidity incentives, it can reach up to 180% APR. Base has no separate token, so all profits are attributed to Ethereum, but due to the sheer size of the ecosystem, it is the fastest growth stage for projects. In terms of Bitcoin integration, GOAT is utilizing over $200 million in BTC completely on-chain, while Base handles an indirect liquidity of $2.7 billion in BTC through bridges. Peaq still has minimal Bitcoin connections but is dazzlingly growing in real asset tokenization and the device economy ecosystem. In other words, GOAT is "making money from Bitcoin," peaq is "uploading real-world data," and Base is "operating everything on a large scale." On-chain activities are also starkly divided. Base boasts overwhelming volume with 12 million transactions a day, while peaq is around 50,000 but is steadily growing. GOAT is still in its early stages, but its TVL growth rate is explosive, which is why it is gaining attention as a new face in the Bitcoin liquidity market. In terms of the development ecosystem, Base is the most friendly and abundant. Peaq provides the DePIN SDK in various languages, making it easy for hardware companies and startups to access, while GOAT maintains a familiar development environment as it is EVM-based. In actual projects, peaq has active services collecting real-world data such as Silencio, DeNet, and NATIX, while GOAT is turning BTC into a "moving asset" through the BTC derivatives DEX GOATUP and the staking protocol Artemis Finance. Ultimately, the title of "real Bitcoin security DePIN bridge" currently belongs to GOAT. Peaq has established itself as a DePIN specialized infrastructure by connecting real-world devices on-chain, and Base is leading the popularization of Web3 with its overwhelming network scale. However, these three chains are not interconnected. The real synergy will begin when GOAT's Bitcoin security and peaq's device network mesh together. In summary, Base is the king of speed and scale, peaq is the engine connecting reality and blockchain, and GOAT is the only bridge bringing Bitcoin into the DePIN world. The day when these three connect may mark the beginning of a true real-world infrastructure economy operating on Bitcoin security.