{
  "slug": "deluge",
  "name": "deluge",
  "description": "Deluge Network aims to solve the problem of cryptocurrencies being restricted to their native blockchains by providing a platform for integrated financial interactions across the blockchain ecosystem. It simplifies the transfer of digital assets, primarily focusing on bridging Bitcoin to Ethereum by backing Bitcoin with an ERC20 token, DBTC (Deluge Bitcoin), on a 1:1 basis.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/deluge",
  "websiteUrl": null,
  "logoUrl": "https://logo.clearbit.com/deluge.com",
  "baiScore": 36,
  "bai_tier_status": "active",
  "bai_score_status": "active",
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "archetype_status": "active",
  "category": "Blockchain",
  "categorySlug": null,
  "keyFacts": [],
  "aiReadiness": [],
  "competitors": [],
  "competitorsProse": null,
  "inboundCompetitors": [],
  "aiAlternatives": [],
  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-08-09T00:01:51.064Z",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "https://deluge.com",
    "founded": "2017",
    "pricing_model": "0.7% transaction fee per transfer.",
    "core_products": "Cross-chain transfer network (Bitcoin to Ethereum initially), DBTC (Deluge Bitcoin) ERC20 token.",
    "key_differentiator": "Directly bridges Bitcoin and Ethereum through a 1:1 backed ERC20 token (DBTC) without an ICO, focusing on simplicity, accessibility, and reliability. This positions it as a specific solution for BTC value transfer onto the Ethereum ecosystem.",
    "target_markets": "Cryptocurrency investors and users seeking to transfer assets between blockchains and diversify their portfolios, particularly those interested in Bitcoin and Ethereum interoperability.",
    "subcategory": "Cross-chain Interoperability"
  },
  "intentTags": {
    "problemIntents": [
      "Centralized Exchange Trading: Users can sell Bitcoin on a centralized exchange and then buy Ethereum, or vice versa, to achieve a similar portfolio diversification, but this involves KYC, withdrawal f",
      "Maintain Separate Chain Holdings: Investors can continue to hold assets on their native blockchains (e.g., Bitcoin on Bitcoin blockchain, Ethereum on Ethereum blockchain) without cross-chain transfers"
    ],
    "solutionIntents": [
      "cross chain interoperability bitcoin ethereum",
      "deluge network crypto",
      "transfer bitcoin to ethereum",
      "Other Cross-Chain Bridges/Wrapped Tokens: Utilizing existing solutions like WBTC, renBTC, or other cross-chain bridge protocols (e.g., from Ren Protocol, ThorChain, or LayerZero) that facilitate Bitco"
    ],
    "evaluationIntents": []
  },
  "timestamp": 1786360566321
}