Bitcoin is increasingly being recognized as foundational infrastructure for digital value transfer, moving beyond its traditional 'digital gold' label. Experts highlight Bitcoin's programmable, verifiable, and borderless nature, which supports peer-to-peer transactions, smart contract layers, and decentralized financial systems. The development of layer 2 solutions, such as the Lightning Network, enhances Bitcoin's utility for fast, low-cost microtransactions, positioning it as a settlement layer for digital commerce and cross-border payments.