Bitcoin's Passport to DEFI

Joined February 2019
Bitcoin changed how we think about money, but for years, it couldn't interact with DeFi. That's where WBTC comes in. WBTC is a version of BTC that lives on smart contract blockchains, allowing Bitcoin to be used across lending, trading, liquidity, and more.
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WBTC is now ranked #18 by market cap across all cryptocurrencies. With WBTC tracking the price of Bitcoin, BTC’s market moves are reflected across the WBTC market too. Source: CoinGecko
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WBTC 20/10/26 Proof of Reserves Update WBTC remains held in 1:1 custody against Bitcoin, with reserve and supply data publicly verifiable on-chain. View the latest reserve and supply data below.
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From launch to its peak market cap. Here’s how WBTC’s market cap evolved over time.
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24 hours in the life of WBTC. One Bitcoin moves through wallets, protocols, collateral, liquidity and multiple chains. Here’s a glimpse of what that activity can look like on-chain.
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A smart contract is code deployed on a blockchain that can automatically execute predefined actions when its conditions are met. But what does that actually mean? This WBTC Decoded explains smart contracts, how they work, and where they fit into the WBTC ecosystem.
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September brought new developments across Bitcoin and DeFi. From institutional lending and confidential WBTC applications to new integrations and multichain expansion, WBTC continued to find new use cases across the on-chain ecosystem. Here’s what happened in September. wbtc.network/articles/wbtc-s…
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ANNOUNCEMENT WBTC is exploring a multi-custodian model for its Bitcoin reserves, reducing reliance on any single provider and strengthening long-term resilience. As institutional custody evolves and Bitcoin prepares for its next security shift, WBTC is building for what comes next. wbtc.network/articles/wbtc-a…
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Bitcoin, represented across different environments. BTC → Bitcoin network WBTC → Ethereum, Solana, TRON and more BTC remains native to Bitcoin, while WBTC represents BTC on other blockchain networks.
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WBTC 05/10/26 Proof of Reserves Update WBTC remains held in 1:1 custody against Bitcoin, with reserve and supply data publicly verifiable on-chain. View the latest reserve and supply data below.
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WBTC is available on @NOW_Wallet, giving users another way to access Bitcoin across DeFi.
Bitcoin holds the liquidity. DeFi puts it to work. ⚡ @WrappedBTC connects the two: bringing BTC into lending, trading, liquidity, and everything being built onchain. Bitcoin, unlocked. Get $WBTC in NOW Wallet: 🔗 walletnow.app.link/Xdownload
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WBTC is pleased to join TRON ECO Star. With WBTC now natively issued on TRON, this program provides an opportunity to strengthen our engagement with the TRON ecosystem and support the continued development of Bitcoin utility across the network.
🌟 Welcome @WrappedBTC to TRON ECO Star! 🌟 The TRON ECO Star partnership matrix is expanding! WBTC’s official native issuance on the TRON network establishes a seamless and powerful connection with our broader ecosystem. 🤝 Join the movement and build with us! 👉Apply now: forms.gle/Yugq82jTxMPunuh78 🔎Full announcement: medium.com/@OfficialSUNio/tr…
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0.55% That’s the share of Bitcoin’s 21 million maximum supply currently represented by WBTC.
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An estimated 66.1% of Bitcoin’s total supply is held by individuals, according to Bitwise. A look at how Bitcoin ownership is distributed across the market.
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Ethereum still accounts for the vast majority of native WBTC supply at 99.68%. While WBTC is available across multiple networks, Ethereum remains the primary home for WBTC and its DeFi activity.
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Not all WBTC transactions cost the same. Solana and TRON are among the WBTC-supported networks with low transaction fees. Just keep in mind: fees can change with network congestion and activity.
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WBTC, now with encrypted balances. Another step toward privacy in Bitcoin DeFi.
You can now earn yield on Bitcoin, with your balance encrypted onchain, through the Wintermute Confidential WBTC (@WrappedBTC) vault. @RandHindi and @FrankResearcher from Armitage by @wintermute_t discuss what this unlocks for BTC in DeFi, and what's next for confidential onchain finance.
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WBTC 21/09/26 Proof of Reserves Update WBTC remains held in 1:1 custody against Bitcoin, with reserve and supply data publicly verifiable on-chain. View the latest reserve and supply data below.
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WBTC is available across some of the largest DEXs in crypto, giving users access to WBTC across a wide range of on-chain markets. Which DEX do you use for WBTC?
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WBTC is going onchain with @Two_Prime. The new Axiom WBTC Yield Vault brings WBTC into an institutional lending product, built with @paretocredit, @ICE_Markets, @CopperHQ and @Morpho. More details below 👇
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