# The State of Bitcoin Bitcoin, as the most decentralized and secure network in the industry, holds nearly $1.5 trillion in assets. However, this immense value remains largely locked within the Bitcoin network, limiting its potential impact on the broader blockchain ecosystem. The challenge is to release this value without compromising Bitcoin's inherent security, creating new opportunities for growth across the industry. --- # 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-state-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.