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Garden co-founder @jzgulati shared insights on why the platform is **strategically positioned** to onboard the next generation of Bitcoin holders into DeFi. Key positioning advantages: - **Trustless atomic swaps** eliminate custodial risks - **Cross-chain compatibility** without asset locking - **Peer-to-peer orderbook** system The timing aligns with growing Bitcoin adoption and increasing demand for DeFi access. Garden's bridge technology addresses traditional pain points that have kept Bitcoin holders away from decentralized finance. *This represents a significant opportunity* as Bitcoin's market continues expanding beyond simple holding strategies.

Jumper Exchange's SuperFest has achieved significant milestones in its first two weeks: - **$50M total volume** bridged across multiple chains - Over **30,000 users** participating - **Chain distribution**: - Base: $25M inflows - Optimism: $21M inflows - Mode Network: $2M inflows - Frax: <$1M inflows **Bridge Performance**: - Stargate V2: $20M+ - Across: $13M - Celer: $5M - OP Mainnet: $4M 215,000 OP tokens distributed out of 1.5M total rewards. Join SuperFest at [jumper.exchange/superfest](http://jumper.exchange/superfest)

We're excited to introduce you to the visionary behind Garden, our innovative Bitcoin bridge. Our founder's journey in the crypto space has led to the creation of a platform that enables instant, trustless swaps between Bitcoin and assets on any chain. Key points: - Garden facilitates peer-to-peer atomic swaps - No centralized custodians or asset locking involved - Utilizes an orderbook system for efficient trades Stay tuned for an exclusive interview where we'll delve into the founder's background, vision for Garden, and insights on the future of cross-chain interoperability. *Want to learn more about the mind behind Garden?* Check out our upcoming feature!