SolvBTC is Solv Protocol's groundbreaking approach to creating a “Bitcoin Reserve for Everyone.”
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Background
The recent shift in WBTC custody from Bitgo has sparked discussions on what should be the definitive Bitcoin standard in DeFi.
On one side, centralized options like WBTC and BTCB offer substantial liquidity and have been battle-tested.
On the other hand, decentralized bridges such as tBTC and dlcBTC, while promising, face challenges with liquidity and DeFi integration.
The Need for a Bitcoin Reserve for Everyone
A unified Bitcoin Reserve is essential to address the diverse consensus levels among Bitcoin assets.
SolvBTC, powered by the Solv Protocol, is designed to meet this need. The Liquidity Consensus Network (LCN) underpins SolvBTC, providing robust safeguards against potential depeg risks to ensure the stability and integrity of the reserve.
All assets included in the SolvBTC Reserve will be subject to consensus and SOLV governance approvals.
Key Features of SolvBTC:
1. 100% Backed and Fully Transparent
Each SolvBTC is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin assets, guaranteeing full support. The decentralized Liquidity Consensus Network (LCN) offers complete transparency, allowing users to verify Bitcoin reserves anytime, enhancing trust and stability within the ecosystem.
Key Features of SolvBTC:
2. Diverse Reserve Assets
SolvBTC’s Bitcoin Reserve will include:
- Native Bitcoin
- Widely Recognized Wrapped Bitcoin (e.g., BTCB, tBTC)
- Bitcoin ETFs
This diverse approach, subject to consensus and governance approval, ensures comprehensive representation of Bitcoin assets.
Key Features of SolvBTC:
3. Seamless Integration with Liquidity Markets
By being part of SolvBTC’s Reserve, Bitcoin holders gain access to the ecosystem's yield and liquidity opportunities.
For instance, by staking SolvBTC, users can engage with Bitcoin Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) like SolvBTC.BBN in collaboration with @babylonlabs_io and SolvBTC.ENA with @ethena_labs.
These LSTs offer additional yields and new liquidity streams, enhancing Bitcoin's utility and driving its value growth.
Initial and Future Reserve Assets
Our initial reserve assets are BTC and BTCB.
BTCB is a prominent BEP20 asset on the @BNBCHAIN , offering a 1:1 peg to BTC held on the Bitcoin blockchain. Managed by Binance through a centralized, trust-based model, BTCB provides robust liquidity and reliability. Its proven track record and integration within the BNB ecosystem make it a strong foundation for our reserve assets.
We plan to expand this pool to include WBTC, BTC.b, M-BTC, FBTC, and decentralized options such as tBTC, dlcBTC, pending consensus and SOLV governance approval.
What's Next?
Stay tuned for our next thread, where we’ll delve into the detailed plans and upgrades for the Liquidity Consensus Network, a key component of SolvBTC’s technical infrastructure.
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