Bitcoin Everlight Announces Phase 5 Presale Progress and Network Updates

Cryptocurrency project reports continued participation and development of transaction validation infrastructure.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:00pm by

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Bitcoin Everlight, a cryptocurrency project focused on transaction routing and validation, has announced progress in its Phase 5 presale. The update highlights ongoing participant onboarding, the structured shard-based participation model, and development activity related to the project's transaction validation infrastructure.

Why it matters

The Bitcoin Everlight project aims to create a parallel network to the Bitcoin blockchain, processing transaction activity and distributing resulting fees to participants. As cryptocurrency projects continue to evolve, this update provides insight into one approach to scaling and monetizing blockchain-based transaction processing.

The details

Bitcoin Everlight reports steady participation during Phase 5, supported by a structured shard-based model. Entry begins at $10, with the Jade Shard activating at $100 and offering up to 6% APY in BTCL during the presale period. Additional tiers include Azure at $500 with up to 12% APY, Violet at $1,500 with up to 20% APY, and Radiant at $5,000 with up to 25% APY. All tiers are designed to transition automatically to BTC routing fee distribution at mainnet launch. To date, approximately 45% of the fixed total token supply has been allocated to presale participants.

  • Bitcoin Everlight announced the progress update on April 14, 2026.

The players

Bitcoin Everlight

A cryptocurrency project focused on developing a transaction validation network to operate alongside the Bitcoin blockchain.

Michael G. Dennehy

A spokesperson for Bitcoin Everlight.

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What they’re saying

“Phase 5 reflects continued participation in the network's development and presale structure.”

— Michael G. Dennehy, Spokesperson, Bitcoin Everlight

What’s next

Bitcoin Everlight remains in Phase 5 of its presale, with the project continuing to onboard participants and develop its transaction validation infrastructure.

The takeaway

As the cryptocurrency ecosystem evolves, projects like Bitcoin Everlight are exploring novel approaches to scaling blockchain-based transaction processing and monetizing those activities. This update provides a glimpse into one such effort, highlighting the structured participation model and ongoing development work.