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  1. Products
  2. Bitcoin Cross-Chain Swaps (V2)
  3. Fundamentals

BTCfi

What is BTCfi?

BTCfi refers to the emerging Decentralized Finance (DeFi) industry within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Its purpose is to:

  • Increase scalability and programmability on the Bitcoin network.

  • Introduce DeFi capabilities to BTC holders.

What BTCfi Enables

By introducing programmability, BTCfi brings a range of DeFi applications to Bitcoin, including:

  • Yield farming and yield aggregators.

  • Lending and liquid staking.

  • Liquidity farming, DEXes, and DEX aggregators.

BTC holders can now hunt for yield and engage with DeFi applications in ways that weren’t possible before.

Why BTCfi Matters

The BTCfi movement excites Bitcoin enthusiasts because it:

  • Transforms Bitcoin's value proposition from merely a store of value to a yield-generating asset.

  • Unlocks new potential for BTC, creating opportunities for innovation and financial growth within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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