tBTC x Starknet Launch | How Native Bitcoin Minting Is Bringing BTC to ZK-Rollups and DeFi | Bitcoin.com News Podcast

tBTC, the leading decentralized and trust-minimized Bitcoin bridge, has officially launched native minting on Starknet — a breakthrough that connects Bitcoin directly to one of the most advanced Ethereum Layer-2 networks powered by ZK-rollup technology.

This milestone allows Bitcoin holders to mint tBTC directly on Starknet, bypassing Ethereum and reducing both fees and friction for BTC onboarding. The result: seamless access to Starknet’s DeFi protocols, including DEXs, lending markets, and stablecoin platforms — all while preserving tBTC’s unmatched decentralization, transparency, and 1:1 BTC peg.

The integration also sets the stage for upcoming liquidity incentive programs designed to bootstrap Bitcoin-backed DeFi adoption within Starknet’s growing ecosystem. As one of the most scalable and developer-friendly ZK-rollups, Starknet’s partnership with tBTC marks a crucial step toward a multi-chain Bitcoin future — one where BTC flows freely and securely across decentralized finance.

• How tBTC enables native Bitcoin minting on Starknet
• Why ZK-rollups are key to scaling decentralized finance
• Reducing costs and complexity for Bitcoin holders entering DeFi
• The importance of decentralization in cross-chain bridges
• Upcoming liquidity incentives and BTC yield opportunities
• The broader mission to make Bitcoin universally accessible across major chains

A must-listen for Bitcoin holders, DeFi builders, and Layer-2 enthusiasts exploring how tBTC and Starknet are unlocking new frontiers for Bitcoin-backed liquidity and cross-chain interoperability.

🎙️ Host: Bitcoin.com News Podcast
💼 Guest: Threshold Network & Starknet Ecosystem Contributors
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com | threshold.network | starknet.io

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