Quick Breakdown
- Bedrock launches uniBTC and brBTC on Aptos, expanding BTCFi access.
- Cross-chain bridging is enabled via Chainlink CCIP and Interport.
- Aptos ecosystem now hosts $400M+ in BTC-backed assets and growing liquidity.
Bedrock, the multi-asset restaking protocol, has expanded its footprint in Bitcoin finance (BTCFi) with the launch of its flagship assets, uniBTC and brBTC, on the Aptos blockchain. The move deepens cross-chain Bitcoin liquidity and strengthens Aptos’ growing position in DeFi
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Cross-Chain Access and Yield Opportunities
The rollout enables uniBTC and brBTC to be bridged to Aptos via Interport, with security provided by Chainlink CCIP. Once bridged, holders can immediately deploy their assets into liquidity pools on Hyperion, unlocking yield opportunities.
Bedrock’s brBTC introduces “BTCFi 2.0,” a framework that transforms Bitcoin from a static store of value into a productive, yield-bearing asset across ecosystems. “Launching uniBTC and brBTC on Aptos is a critical step in making Bitcoin productive in DeFi,” said Zhuling Chen, Core Contributor at Bedrock.
Aptos Gains Momentum in BTCFi
Aptos has rapidly grown its role in Bitcoin-backed DeFi, hosting over $400 million in BTC-linked assets and $1.17 billion in stablecoin liquidity across protocols such as Aries Markets, Echo Protocol, Hyperion, and Thala. The addition of uniBTC and brBTC builds on this momentum, with Aries Markets set to list both assets next.
“Aptos is committed to enabling Bitcoin to power the next generation of financial services,”
said Ash Pampati, SVP and Head of Ecosystem at Aptos.
Bedrock’s Multi-Chain Expansion
The Aptos launch is part of Bedrock’s wider multi-chain strategy. The protocol now secures $700 million in total value locked (TVL), with more than 5,000 BTC staked across 15+ blockchains. By extending Bitcoin’s utility through uniBTC and brBTC, Bedrock positions itself at the centre of the BTCFi movement, creating new yield and liquidity opportunities for the $1 trillion Bitcoin market.
Notably, Aptos Labs has announced the acquisition of HashPalette Inc., a subsidiary of HashPort Inc. and the developer of the Palette blockchain. This acquisition is part of Aptos’ strategic initiative to strengthen its foothold in the rapidly growing blockchain ecosystem in Japan, further enhancing its value proposition for users and partners alike.
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