> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bvm.network/bvm/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bvm.network/bvm/getting-started/build-a-bitcoin-l2-with-bvm-studio.md).

# Build a Bitcoin L2 with BVM Studio

**Bitcoin L2s** are high-performance blockchains that enable smart contracts and dapps to use Bitcoin as the secure base layer. Bitcoin L2s extend the capabilities of Bitcoin without changing Bitcoin, unlocking trillions in capital.

[**BVM Studio**](https://bvm.network/studio) is a visual blockchain-building tool. Just drag and drop — no coding expertise is required.

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### Step 1: Pick your favorite building blocks

BVM partners with the best crypto projects to create a fully integrated suite of blockchain products. Need compute? Choose ZK. Need storage? Choose Avail DA. Need hardware? Choose an instance with 32 cores and 64 GB RAM.

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### Step 2: Assemble building blocks into a Bitcoin L2

Once you've selected the best building blocks for your Bitcoin L2, assemble them into your unique chain with simple drag-and-drop functionality.

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### Step 3: Deploy your Bitcoin L2 with just a click

Before BVM, building and scaling a blockchain required an army of PhDs, cryptographers, and distributed system engineers. Now, you can deploy one with just a click — no coding needed.

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