Bedrock uniETH

Bedrock has achieved significant capital allocation without relying on points programs or incentive campaigns. The protocol attracted funds based on: - **Real borrower demand** funding the underlying yield - **Transparent delegation terms** established before commitment - **Sustainable economics** rather than token incentives This approach mirrors the success of protocols like moremarket, which reached $40M TVL with zero points or bribes, demonstrating that real yield can attract sticky capital. While many protocols burn treasury on incentives only to watch mercenary capital leave, Bedrock's model shows institutional-grade liquid staking can succeed through transparency and genuine economic value rather than artificial rewards.

Bedrock is expanding beyond traditional staking with a new USD-denominated credit engine for $uniBTC holders, backed by nearly $150M in delegations. **Key developments:** - Partnership with Cap to build programmable credit infrastructure - Recent MOU with CIMG to explore compliant institutional DeFi frameworks - Focus on institutional-grade BTC liquid staking with regulatory alignment The initiative aims to create scalable pathways for institutional capital to access on-chain Bitcoin yield through compliant infrastructure. [Read full details](https://www.cap.app/blog/bitcoin-meets-programmable-credit-inside-cap-s-partnership-with-bedrock)

Bedrock has published its Year 2 roadmap following its first anniversary milestone. The Bitcoin restaking protocol, which currently secures 6,200 BTC across 19 networks, outlined three key development areas: - **AI-Powered Utility**: Exclusive AI model access for $BR token holders - **Governance & Fees**: Introduction of fee-capture utilities to drive token value - **Yield Vaults**: Expansion of automated, risk-adjusted BTCFi strategies The protocol has achieved significant scale in its first year, with $BR listed on major exchanges including Binance, Bybit, KuCoin, Bitget, and Gate. The platform has integrated with over 60 DeFi protocols. Bedrock also disclosed that its seed investor cliff concludes this month, with 3.125% unlocking initially, followed by 0.52% monthly releases over 17 months. [Read full recap](https://paragraph.com/@bedrock-2/br-turns-one-building-the-yield-layer-for-bitcoin-capital?referrer=0x4502CbA6ce12ef686B6205C994E6897AA09DB728)

**$BR Token Celebrates First Anniversary with Scheduled Vesting Event** The $BR token has reached its one-year milestone, triggering the end of the seed investor cliff period. The project is maintaining transparency by clearly communicating the unlock schedule to its community. **Vesting Schedule Details:** - Total seed investor allocation: 12.5% - Initial unlock (end of March 2026): 3.125% - Monthly unlock for 17 months: 0.52% - Total vesting period: 18 months The announcement emphasizes the project's commitment to keeping the community informed about token economics and vesting schedules, positioning transparency as a core value.

**Hyperion has streamlined uniBTC bridging** to the Aptos network, making cross-chain transfers more accessible. **Key Features:** - One-flow bridging from Ethereum or BNB Chain directly to Aptos - Simplified deposit process through [Hyperion's bridge](https://hyperion.xyz/bridge?from=eth&to=aptos&token=unibtc) - **Up to 115% APR** available on uniBTC pools **What This Means:** Users can now move their Bitcoin-backed tokens across chains with fewer steps, reducing complexity and transaction costs. **Available Pools:** The platform offers multiple [uniBTC liquidity pools](https://hyperion.xyz/pool/0x668aa2e246156b7ee2ed131668c9866115d73343f458f1fd026c0e0608bd77e9) with competitive yields for those looking to earn on their Bitcoin holdings. This integration builds on Hyperion's existing infrastructure that previously offered over 171% APR on certain pools, now with improved user experience.

The UniBTC Bridge has expanded its cross-chain capabilities by launching support for the Corn Network, adding to its existing integration with Ethereum, Arbitrum, and BNB Chain. - **Current Networks**: Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Corn Network - **Powered By**: Chainlink's CCIP technology - **Coming Soon**: Additional network integrations planned for this month *Previous developments included bridge functionality between Ethereum, Arbitrum, and BNB Smart Chain, with Phase 2 plans for Mode Network and Optimism integration.* Visit app.bedrock.technology/unibtc to start bridging assets.

Bedrock's uniBTC pool on Pendle Finance has achieved the second-highest APY among Bitcoin LRT pools, offering returns up to 14.05%. Key features: - Earn Babylon Labs points - 105x Bedrock Diamonds for upcoming TGE - Pool maturity date: Feb 27, 2025 - Additional rewards through Babylon Point Boost campaign - Extra 4.5M Babylon points available until Jan 31 The pool combines competitive yields with multiple reward structures, making it a notable option for Bitcoin holders seeking yield opportunities.

**Bedrock has set January 10th as the launch date for uniBTC unstaking functionality.** Users will soon be able to directly redeem their uniBTC for BTC through the Bedrock dApp. This follows Bedrock's May 2024 launch of uniBTC, their non-custodial liquid restaking solution that allows Bitcoin holders to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity. Key features include: - 1:1 backing (1 BTC = 1 uniBTC) - Security audited by PeckShield - $200M+ historical TVL - Integration with Babylon Chain's BTC Staking protocol *The platform aims to activate the estimated $1T in idle Bitcoin capital while supporting PoS networks.*

Week 2 of the Berachain Epic campaign has launched in partnership with KodiakFi, offering new rewards and opportunities: - **100,000 Bedrock Diamonds** available for participants - **Additional 50,000 Diamonds** exclusively for ROCKBERA NFT holders - Special OAT badge from Galxe - Earn rewards by providing uniBTC-WBTC liquidity on Kodiak *This follows Week 1's successful Christmas launch with Honeypot Finance, which offered similar diamond rewards plus USDT bonuses.* To participate, users need to provide liquidity and complete specified tasks on the platform.

Pendle Finance announces the renewal of their uniBTC pool, powered by CORN, with an extended maturity date set for February 27, 2025. - Users are encouraged to migrate their existing assets to the new pool - Continued rewards available for participants - Pool accessible through Pendle's trading platform This update follows the successful October launch of eBTC holder support on the platform.