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sBTC, a new Bitcoin-backed asset, has officially launched on the Stacks mainnet, paving the way for Bitcoin’s full participation in decentralized finance. This launch enables Bitcoin liquidity for various DeFi applications while maintaining the cryptocurrency’s foundational security and decentralization. “With sBTC, Bitcoin becomes highly capable beyond a store of value, unlocking the full potential of BTC in decentralized applications,” emphasized Andre Serrano, Head of Product at Bitcoin L2 Labs. Bitcoin’s new sBTC launch on Stacks introduces a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed DeFi asset, enhancing liquidity and security in the decentralized finance ecosystem. sBTC Debuts on Stacks Mainnet sBTC is designed to unlock Bitcoin (BTC) liquidity and comes after Stacks initiated the Nakamoto Upgrade in late August. It will enable BTC holders to access DeFi opportunities while retaining Bitcoin’s unmatched security principles. Specifically, users can engage in DeFi applications, such as lending and borrowing on protocols like Zest, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Bitflow and ALEX, or even AI-based tools like aiBTC. “Unlike locking BTC in proof-of-stake systems, sBTC is fully expressive and enables an on-chain Bitcoin economy. It can power decentralized lending, DEXs, AI bots, and more while inheriting 100% Bitcoin hash power security,” said Muneeb Ali, Stacks founder, in a press release shared with COINOTAG. Among the key features of sBTC is a 1:1 Bitcoin backing, where the pioneer crypto fully collateralizes each sBTC token. Secondly, there is the institutional signer network, which reduces reliance on single entities, thereby enhancing trust. Additionally, sBTC has 100% Bitcoin finality, which means it is secured by Bitcoin hash power, ensuring strong security. Furthermore, the product has transparent, open-source code, which offers transparency and verifiability for developers and users. Nevertheless, the current mainnet phase introduces deposit-only functionality, capped at 1,000 BTC. Despite this limitation, this cap will provide initial liquidity for developers and enable further integrations…

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Filed under: News - @ December 17, 2024 6:29 am