Bitcoin Everlight Opens Phase 2 Presale as Shard Activations Continue

The network's public presale has entered Phase 2 with BTCL now priced at $0.0010 per token as participant activations continue across all three shard tiers.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 12:00pm by Ben Kaplan

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Bitcoin Everlight has confirmed that its public presale has entered Phase 2 with BTCL now priced at $0.0010 per token, up from the Phase 1 price of $0.0008, as participant activations continue across all three shard tiers ahead of the network's mainnet BTC reward distribution launch.

Why it matters

Bitcoin Everlight is building a blockchain validation network designed to allow participants to earn Bitcoin rewards through its shard activation system without operating technical infrastructure directly. The platform's structured presale rollout and shard tier system are key components of its strategy to onboard users and drive network activity ahead of the mainnet launch.

The details

Phase 2 is now active with BTCL available at $0.0010 per token, with a minimum entry of $50 accepted across more than nine cryptocurrencies. The presale is structured across 20 phases with price increases between stages, and as a participant's cumulative USD commitment crosses a tier threshold, their shard activates automatically based on the value at the time of purchase, with BTCL rewards beginning to distribute immediately from that moment. The Azure Shard activates at a $500 commitment, the Violet Shard at $1,500, and the Radiant Shard at $3,000, with up to 28% APY during the presale period.

  • Bitcoin Everlight's Phase 2 presale is now live as of March 22, 2026.

The players

Bitcoin Everlight

A blockchain validation network designed to allow participants to earn Bitcoin rewards through its shard activation system without operating technical infrastructure directly.

Michael G. Dennehy

Spokesperson for Bitcoin Everlight.

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What they’re saying

“Phase 2 represents the next pricing stage in Bitcoin Everlight's structured presale rollout. Participants activating shards during this phase begin earning BTCL immediately and carry that position directly into the mainnet BTC reward phase at current pricing — before the next phase adjustment moves the token price higher.”

— Michael G. Dennehy, Spokesperson

What’s next

Participants holding tokens below any threshold maintain a dormant shard position that upgrades automatically once their cumulative commitment crosses the next tier, and the Everlight dashboard provides live visibility into BTCL accrual, tier progress, routing activity, and BTC reward tracking after mainnet launch.

The takeaway

Bitcoin Everlight's structured presale and shard activation system are key components of its strategy to onboard users and drive network activity ahead of the mainnet launch, allowing participants to earn Bitcoin rewards without operating technical infrastructure directly.