Garden has launched a new service enabling trustless cross-chain swaps between Bitcoin and Starknet assets. Users can now exchange BTC, cbBTC, and USDC directly for WBTC on Starknet without intermediaries.
Key features:
- Zero slippage trading
- Secured by Bitcoin's Proof of Work
- No centralized custodians
- Peer-to-peer atomic swaps
This development supports Starknet's growing role as Bitcoin's execution layer, with DeFi opportunities available through platforms like Vesu and Nostra Finance. WBTC holders can now participate in DeFi Spring incentives.
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Garden Adds cBTC Support on Citrea
Garden has expanded its cross-chain capabilities by adding support for cBTC on Citrea, building on their December 2023 integration. Citrea, the pioneering Bitcoin rollup, enables developers to utilize Bitcoin blockspace in a trust-minimized way. The integration allows users to perform trustless BTC <> WCBTC swaps through Garden's peer-to-peer atomic swap system. - First announced on testnet in December 2023 - Now live with full cBTC support - Enables trustless Bitcoin-based transactions Learn more about the integration at [Garden's blog](https://garden.finance/blog/citrea-is-live-on-testnet)
Meet Our Founder

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!