SolvBTC Launches on Avalanche

馃 BTC yield on Avalanche?

By Avalanche
Oct 10, 2024, 2:05 PM
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SolvBTC, powered by Solv Protocol, has launched on Avalanche, introducing a 'Bitcoin Reserve for Everyone'.​ This new offering aims to integrate Bitcoin into the DeFi ecosystem, allowing users to earn returns on their BTC holdings while maintaining exposure to Bitcoin's value.​

Key features of SolvBTC include:

  • 1:1 backing by Bitcoin assets
  • Diverse reserve assets (native BTC, wrapped BTC, Bitcoin ETFs)
  • Integration with liquidity markets

SolvBTC generates yield through:

1.​ Delta-neutral strategies 2.​ Market-making activities 3.​ Omnichain accessibility

The launch includes vault strategies using protocols like Babylon, Ethena, and GMX.​ By bringing SolvBTC to Avalanche, Solv Protocol aims to diversify DeFi opportunities for BTC across the network.​

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