💡Spotlight: Solv Protocol

Solv Protocol is building the operating layer for Bitcoin capital markets, bridging regulated on-chain finance with frictionless global capital flows. The protocol has staked over 25,000 BTC ($2.4B in TVL) across 800,000+ users, positioning Bitcoin as a yield-bearing asset within DeFi. Solv tackles Bitcoin’s liquidity fragmentation by creating a unified infrastructure layer that lets BTC holders earn native yields while maintaining full liquidity.

🛠️ Key Features

• Staking Abstraction Layer (SAL): A modular framework coordinating every aspect of Bitcoin staking, from validator management and yield distribution to liquid staking token issuance. Developed in collaboration with BNB Chain, Ceffu, and Chainlink, SAL brings transparency and programmability to Bitcoin’s non-native staking market. It introduces Staking Guardians for secure, auditable operations and Yield Distributors that convert multi-chain rewards back into BTC.

• SolvBTC Reserve Token: SolvBTC functions as a universal Bitcoin reserve token representing staked BTC. It’s freely transferable across major networks including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Base, BOB, and Mantle, using a tiered reserve system. Core Reserve Assets (native BTC, BTCB, cbBTC) ensure security, while Isolated Reserve Assets (e.g., WBTC) add flexible liquidity.

• Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs): SolvBTC.LSTs are yield-bearing derivatives that remove lockups, enabling users to trade, lend, or deploy staked BTC across DeFi ecosystems. Variants like SolvBTC.BBN (Babylon yields), SolvBTC.CORE (CoreDAO staking), and SolvBTC.ENA support diversified yield strategies. Currently, over 80% of LBTC is active in DeFi, with vaults deploying $600M+ in capital across multiple ecosystems.

• Cross-Chain Infrastructure: Powered by Chainlink CCIP and Free.tech, SolvBTC moves seamlessly between networks, bridging Bitcoin liquidity across ecosystems. Integrations with Base’s cbBTC allow users to mint and convert SolvBTC into liquid staking derivatives in a single flow.

• Security Framework: Solv maintains a real-time Proof of Reserves system, verifying that every SolvBTC is backed 1:1 by native or wrapped BTC. Regular audits by Quantstamp, CertiK, and SlowMist.

The Future

Solv Protocol raised $25M at a $200M valuation, backed by Binance Labs, Blockchain Capital, Laser Digital (Nomura), OKX Ventures, and CMT Digital. The protocol is expanding LST integrations to BeraChain, Sonic, zkSync, Soneium, and Sei, while preparing to launch its second Bitcoin Reserve Offering and SolvDAO.

Bitcoin's staking participation remains far below Ethereum's 28%. If similar engagement levels are achieved, Bitcoin staking could unlock over $330B in value. Solv is positioning itself as the infrastructure layer that transforms Bitcoin from a passive store of value into programmable, yield-generating capital across global financial markets.

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