BitVM Bridge Enables Trustless Bitcoin DeFi Integration

馃寜 Bitcoin Bridge Goes Raw

By Ankr Liquid Staking
May 8, 2025, 3:17 PM
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BitlayerLabs introduces BitVM Bridge, a novel solution for integrating Bitcoin into DeFi without wrapped tokens or custodians.​ The system creates Peg-BTC, a 1:1 BTC asset usable across Bitlayer's DeFi protocols.​

Key features:

  • Trust-minimized architecture
  • Native Bitcoin lending and borrowing
  • Yield earning capabilities
  • Powered by Ankr's infrastructure

The bridge enables seamless BTC integration for developers through scalable RPC and global infrastructure support.​

Learn more: BitLayer's Deep Dive

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