Bitcoin's Passport to DEFI
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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 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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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 👇
Two Prime is going onchain. 🧵
Today we launched the Axiom WBTC Yield Vault, our first onchain product. Deposit WBTC, earn yield paid in bitcoin, generated by lending to vetted institutions.
Built with @paretocredit, @ICE_Markets Digital Trust, @CopperHQ, and @Morpho.
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Bitcoin changed outfits, not identities 🟠
Still the same Bitcoin, but with DeFi possibilities.
Bitcoin put on an Ethereum suit 🧥
@WrappedBTC brings $BTC’s liquidity to @ethereum and DeFi: 1 $BTC in, 1 $WBTC out, ready for lending, swaps and liquidity pools.
The OG $BTC bridge is still making #Bitcoin programmable.
Explore $WBTC on ChangeNOW: changenow.io/currencies/wrap…
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🟠 Bitcoin in DeFi: What’s Next?
In our latest @theblockopedia_ interview, WBTC discussed Bitcoin utility, transparency, multichain expansion and the path toward broader institutional adoption.
Read the full interview 👇
theblockopedia.com/the-futur…
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Getting institutional capital into DeFi involves more than just the on-chain side.
Listen in below 👇
What holds institutions back from deploying Bitcoin into DeFi?
Nadia Song from @WrappedBTC on the internal approvals that come before capital moves.
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MONDAY → China economic and credit data
TUESDAY → U.S. CLARITY Act procedural vote
WEDNESDAY → U.S. retail sales + FOMC rate decision
THURSDAY → Bank of England rate decision
FRIDAY → Bank of Japan rate decision
Also watch oil prices and Middle East tensions.
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How many days until Bitcoin’s next halving?
The next Bitcoin halving is projected for 2028.
The countdown is already underway.
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Learn more about WBTC 👇
WBTC tracks Bitcoin’s value, but holding WBTC isn’t the same as holding BTC.
Custody, backing, and counterparty risk all matter.
Here’s what to understand before using Wrapped Bitcoin 👇
bitcoin.com/get-started/bitc…
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Join us ... See ya in a bit.
Compound × @WrappedBTC: Why Institutions Still Aren’t Borrowing Onchain
Join Steve Liu (CPO, Compound Foundation) and Nadia Song (Director of Marketing & Operations, WBTC) for a live discussion on institutional demand, collateral requirements, and Bitcoin’s role in onchain credit markets.
🎙️ Live on X Space
📅 Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 | 10am ET
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Bitcoin doesn’t have to sit idle.
With DeFi lending, BTC can be used to supply liquidity or as collateral to access other assets without selling.
In the latest WBTC Decoded, we break down how Bitcoin lending works across @aave , @Morpho and @sparkfinance , and where WBTC fits in.
wbtc.network/articles/wbtc-d…
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