Bedrock Mantle Restaking Fest Launches with 20,000 $MNT Rewards

The Bitcoin narrative has evolved significantly over the past decade: - **2013**: Focus on acquiring Bitcoin - **2021**: Emphasis on holding Bitcoin - **2026**: Strategic deployment for yield generation The infrastructure for Bitcoin yield has matured, enabling institutional players to actively deploy capital rather than simply waiting for price appreciation. **Recent Institutional Activity:** - MicroStrategy added 7,633 BTC, bringing total holdings to 478,740 BTC - Mubadala Investment Company invested $436.9M in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF - Growing institutional adoption signals confidence in long-term value The market is witnessing a fundamental shift as sophisticated investors explore yield-generating opportunities with their Bitcoin holdings, moving beyond the traditional buy-and-hold approach.

**Hyperion has streamlined uniBTC bridging** to the Aptos network, making cross-chain transfers more accessible. **Key Features:** - One-flow bridging from Ethereum or BNB Chain directly to Aptos - Simplified deposit process through [Hyperion's bridge](https://hyperion.xyz/bridge?from=eth&to=aptos&token=unibtc) - **Up to 115% APR** available on uniBTC pools **What This Means:** Users can now move their Bitcoin-backed tokens across chains with fewer steps, reducing complexity and transaction costs. **Available Pools:** The platform offers multiple [uniBTC liquidity pools](https://hyperion.xyz/pool/0x668aa2e246156b7ee2ed131668c9866115d73343f458f1fd026c0e0608bd77e9) with competitive yields for those looking to earn on their Bitcoin holdings. This integration builds on Hyperion's existing infrastructure that previously offered over 171% APR on certain pools, now with improved user experience.

The UniBTC Bridge has expanded its cross-chain capabilities by launching support for the Corn Network, adding to its existing integration with Ethereum, Arbitrum, and BNB Chain. - **Current Networks**: Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Corn Network - **Powered By**: Chainlink's CCIP technology - **Coming Soon**: Additional network integrations planned for this month *Previous developments included bridge functionality between Ethereum, Arbitrum, and BNB Smart Chain, with Phase 2 plans for Mode Network and Optimism integration.* Visit app.bedrock.technology/unibtc to start bridging assets.

Bedrock's uniBTC pool on Pendle Finance has achieved the second-highest APY among Bitcoin LRT pools, offering returns up to 14.05%. Key features: - Earn Babylon Labs points - 105x Bedrock Diamonds for upcoming TGE - Pool maturity date: Feb 27, 2025 - Additional rewards through Babylon Point Boost campaign - Extra 4.5M Babylon points available until Jan 31 The pool combines competitive yields with multiple reward structures, making it a notable option for Bitcoin holders seeking yield opportunities.

**Bedrock has set January 10th as the launch date for uniBTC unstaking functionality.** Users will soon be able to directly redeem their uniBTC for BTC through the Bedrock dApp. This follows Bedrock's May 2024 launch of uniBTC, their non-custodial liquid restaking solution that allows Bitcoin holders to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity. Key features include: - 1:1 backing (1 BTC = 1 uniBTC) - Security audited by PeckShield - $200M+ historical TVL - Integration with Babylon Chain's BTC Staking protocol *The platform aims to activate the estimated $1T in idle Bitcoin capital while supporting PoS networks.*