WBTC
defi
Wrapped Bitcoin
An ERC-20 token on Ethereum backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held in custody. WBTC allows Bitcoin holders to participate in Ethereum DeFi — using BTC as collateral, providing liquidity, or trading on DEXs. The wrapping process involves depositing BTC with a custodian who mints equivalent WBTC.
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