Mezo, a bank-free Bitcoin finance platform developed by Thesis*, has officially launched its Mainnet, unveiling the industry’s first full-stack Bitcoin economy.
This groundbreaking platform enables Bitcoin holders to use their BTC as collateral to mint and spend MUSD—the first fully Bitcoin-backed stablecoin—without having to sell their assets.
🎉 Mezo mainnet is here!
A new chapter begins, where people can live off their Bitcoin without selling it.
Bank-free. Permissionless. Powered by Bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/fFyJtKipOt
— Mezo (@MezoNetwork) May 28, 2025
Through Mezo, users gain access to credit. They can obtain fixed-rate loans starting as low as 1% interest, a significant reduction compared to the typical 5% to 20% APR seen in traditional Bitcoin lending. This feature offers Bitcoin holders practical ways to leverage their holdings while maintaining ownership of their BTC.
This Mainnet launch follows a successful Testnet phase that began in November 2024, during which Mezo recorded over $322 million in stablecoin and wrapped Bitcoin deposits, $1.8 billion borrowed in MUSD, and more than 154,000 transactions. The platform aims to simplify Bitcoin finance by eliminating common barriers, including slippage, high transaction fees, and bridging complexities.
Mezo’s ecosystem features Tigris, a native incentive engine that manages rewards and protocol revenue, promoting long-term participation. To enhance adoption, Mezo has partnered with Lolli, a rewards platform with over 600,000 users, to integrate Bitcoin cashback and rewards into its economy. This collaboration aims to facilitate real-world Bitcoin adoption by enabling users to easily earn and spend Bitcoin on everyday purchases.
Further expanding its ecosystem, Mezo is partnering with BitRefill, Ledger, Fold, SheFi, and Wormhole to offer various services like gift cards, wallets, lending, and decentralized finance. The platform aims to help users realize Bitcoin’s real-world value without selling or relying on banks, positioning itself as a leader in bankless personal finance. Its focus is on driving mass adoption by making Bitcoin finance practical, affordable, and accessible for both retail and institutional users globally.
Meanwhile, the Movement Network Foundation has also made headlines with the successful launch of its Public Mainnet Beta, securing over $250 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) through its Cornucopia program.
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