Bitcoin DeFi TVL up 2,000% amid bumper 2024 for BTC price, adoption
The over 22-fold increase is mainly attributed to Bitcoin staking developments, the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US and BTC’s soaring prices during 2024. Go to Source
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The over 22-fold increase is mainly attributed to Bitcoin staking developments, the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US and BTC’s soaring prices during 2024. Go to Source
It’s not clear if all derivative assets that require bitcoin as collateral are fully backed as many assume. Is the Bitcoin Derivative Asset Market Built on a House of Cards? Some bitcoin (BTC) derivatives that claim to be fully backed by the cryptocurrency could be on shaky ground, according to a blog post by Bitcoin … Read more
Bitcoin staking has a total addressable market in the hundreds of billions, industry executives say. Go to Source
Core DAO’s Adam Bendjemil highlighted Bitcoin-based DeFi’s potential at Bitcoin MENA 2024, highlighting security-first blockchain innovation. Go to Source
Network activity across all Internet Computer protocols has increased 150% year-over-year, according to Dfinity. Go to Source
EigenLayer kicked off programmatic EIGEN token incentives for restakers in October. Go to Source
BOB, short for “Build on Bitcoin,” is now part of the Superchain ecosystem, a network expanding with Optimism’s OP Stack. As a hybrid layer-two (L2) solution, BOB taps into the strengths of both Bitcoin and Ethereum, merging Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s adaptable framework. This blend overcomes Bitcoin’s limitations in smart contracts and interoperability, creating a … Read more
The partnership could enhance the “financial utility of Bitcoin for our institutional clients,” wrote Calvin Shen, the chief commercial officer at Hex Trust. Go to Source
The startup is onboarding Bitcoin miners representing a “sizable amount” of the Bitcoin network’s total hashrate, according to Alex Luce. Go to Source
Explore how Babylon unlocks yield for Bitcoin holders and how Fractal Bitcoin addresses scalability. Will these projects pave the way for a new era in DeFi? Go to Source