BotanixLabs Launches Bitcoin Yield Generation Testnet

馃敟 Bitcoin Finally Gets Busy

By Ankr Liquid Staking
Apr 24, 2025, 2:50 PM
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BotanixLabs is addressing a key demand from both long-term Bitcoin holders and DeFi users - secure yield generation for BTC holdings.​

The initiative follows the broader trend of expanding Bitcoin's utility beyond just a store of value, similar to YieldNest's ynBTCk solution on BNB Chain.​

Key features:

  • Secure yield generation for Bitcoin
  • Integration with DeFi ecosystem
  • Currently in testnet phase

Interested users can participate in the testnet at BotanixLabs

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