Apex Fusion Launches Prime Chain to bridge BTC-ETH Gap; See How

Prime Chain Launch comes with a mission to bridge the gap between Bitcoin's UTXO-based and Ethereum's account-based systems.

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Sneha Agrawal

February 21, 2025

Apex Fusion Launches Prime Chain to bridge BTC-ETH Gap; See How

Apex Fusion, a 2024-created Swiss-based Web3 project aiming to unify blockchain ecosystems, has officially launched Prime Chain, its foundational Layer 1 blockchain. With a mission to bridge the gap between Bitcoin’s UTXO-based and Ethereum’s account-based systems, Apex Fusion’s Prime Chain aims to significantly work towards the evolution of blockchain interoperability and scalability.

A New Era for Blockchain Integration?

The launch of Prime Chain will provide users with a robust infrastructure designed to facilitate seamless cross-chain transactions and interoperability. Apex Fusion’s architecture integrates three core components—Prime Chain, Vector Chain, and Nexus Chain—each serving a distinct function within the ecosystem. Currently, it has only made public the Prime Chain – rest are part of its future plans.

Prime Chain is built on the Ouroboros proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism to act as the backbone of this innovative network, providing security, scalability, and decentralization.

“Blockchain technology has long suffered from fragmentation, making it difficult for different systems to communicate efficiently,” said Alex Navarro, CEO of Apex Fusion. “Prime Chain is the first step in solving this problem, offering a platform that unifies multiple blockchain models into a single, interoperable system.”

We’re excited to announce that the AP3X token will be listed on @LBank_Exchange on February 20th at 10 AM UTC! This is an important step for the Apex Fusion ecosystem, and we can’t wait for you to be part of it.

More details about trading, deposits, and withdrawals will be… pic.twitter.com/NQQpPhXKiz

— Apex Fusion (@ApexFusion) February 14, 2025

What are the key Features of Prime Chain

Prime Chain is designed to be a high-performance, scalable blockchain capable of supporting smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Some of the notable features as highlighted in the announcement include:

Ouroboros PoS Consensus to ensure security and energy efficiency while maintaining decentralization.
Holders of Apex Fusion’s native token, AP3X, can participate in liquid staking, earning rewards while securing the network.
Aiiming at brining multi-chain operability through the upcoming Reactor Bridge, Prime Chain will facilitate seamless transfers between Vector Chain (UTXO-based) and Nexus Chain (EVM-compatible), enabling users and developers to interact with multiple blockchain paradigms.
It also comes with calability and Low Fees to support enterprise-grade applications with minimal transaction costs.

Can it bridge the gap between ETH and BTC

Bitcoin’s Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO model) is used by Bitcoin to track ownership of funds as each transaction consumes previous outputs and creates new ones. It enhance security and parallel processing since transactions are made independent of each other. But it lacks smart contract capabilities, limiting its use in DeFi.

Apex Fusion

This is what Prime Chain is aiming to solve by combining Ethereum’s EVM that enables the execution of Turning-complete smart contracts. This will allow smart contracts to interact with Bitcoin-based assets with flexibility of conversion into Ethereum-wrapped tokens.

Further, it will allow developers to create DeFi apps that interact with Bitcoin liquidity – without forcing users to leave Bitcoin’s security model.

Thus, the newly launched PRIME Chain can have a strong chance of success in bridging Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) because it solves key limitations of both ecosystems.

AP3X Token and Exchange Listing

As part of the launch only, Apex Fusion has also introduced the AP3X token, which plays a central role in network governance, staking, and transaction processing. The token has already been listed on the LBANK exchange, allowing early adopters to trade and stake AP3X with an initial annual yield of approximately 10%.

The Future launches of Apex Fusion

Looking ahead, Apex Fusion has revealed ambitious plans for expanding its ecosystem. As above-mentioned, the next major milestone will be the launch of the Reactor Bridge, which will enable seamless asset transfers between to-be-launched Prime, Vector, and Nexus Chains.

Additionally, Apex Fusion aims to introduce an on-chain reputation system, rewarding users for verifiable contributions and fostering trust within the ecosystem.

With the blockchain industry continuously evolving, Apex Fusion’s launch of Prime Chain represents a significant step toward a more connected and scalable future for Web3. As the project gains traction, it has the potential to revolutionize how different blockchain networks interact, setting a new standard for interoperability in the decentralized space.

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About Author

With over four years of experience in covering and tracking the financial markets, Sneha Agrawal is a dedicated Crypto Journalist and Editor with passion for researching and writing the crypto pieces. She is currently leading the Brandtalk section, here at CoinGape. She likes to keep track of political, legal and financial happenings all around the world - without which she deems her day incomplete. Apart from her Journalistic endeavours, she is a solo traveler, museum goer, and a keen reader of books.