DFINITY has integrated the Bitcoin network. Currently, Bitcoin can be saved, sent and received locally on the IC (Internet Computer) without the need for a third-party cross-chain bridge to provide smart contract functions for Bitcoin on the IC.
The DFINITY Foundation is currently researching ckBTC, a Bitcoin encapsulation asset, which can be circulated on IC at low cost, aiming to enable IC developers to code locally on Bitcoin.
As previously reported, in August DFINITY launched an IC (Internet Computer) Beta version directly integrated with the Bitcoin network.