# The Future of Bitcoin The future of Bitcoin lies in unlocking the potential of its nearly 21 million BTC, much of which is currently idle. A truly trust minimized and decentralized bridge is needed to allow Bitcoin to interact securely and efficiently with other blockchains. Such a solution must meet three key criteria: 1. **Safe Locking**: BTC must be locked in a secure, non-transferable way, unlike current multi-signature models. 2. **Free Unlocking**: Users should be able to unlock their BTC at any time without relying on third parties. 3. **Slashable**: Any malicious activity related to unlocking must be penalized, ensuring system integrity. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://ola-foundation.gitbook.io/ola-documentations/bitcoins-potential-with-ola/the-future-of-bitcoin.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.