WBTC Now Live on Hedera Institutional-Grade Network

Hedera has officially announced via X (formerly Twitter) that Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), the most widely used tokenized version of Bitcoin, is now available on the Hedera network. The move brings Bitcoin liquidity into Hedera’s growing DeFi ecosystem, without front-running, MEV, or unpredictable gas costs.

According to Hedera’s announcement, the launch of WBTC on its network was made possible through a collaboration involving several key industry partners:

• BitGo, a Hedera Council member and long-time custodian for WBTC
• BiT Global Trust, providing secure custody of the underlying Bitcoin
• LayerZero Labs, enabling messaging and interoperability
  

This marks one of Hedera’s most significant integrations to date, strengthening its position as an enterprise-focused blockchain with institutional-grade infrastructure.

Why WBTC Matters: Market Leader in Tokenized Bitcoin

Wrapped Bitcoin is currently the dominant representation of Bitcoin in the tokenized asset space. It holds:

• Over 126,000 BTC in custody
• A market cap above $13 billion
• Roughly 65% of the tokenized Bitcoin market on Ethereum
  

By extending WBTC into Hedera, the network gains access to the same trusted, fully collateralized asset that has become central to Bitcoin-based DeFi on other chains.

Each WBTC on Hedera is backed 1:1 with actual Bitcoin held in BiT Global Trust’s custody. Hedera emphasized that this model ensures verifiable transparency and maintains the assurances that made WBTC the industry benchmark.

Boosting Liquidity and Expanding Hedera’s DeFi Capability

The addition of WBTC introduces institutional-level Bitcoin liquidity to Hedera’s DeFi landscape. This is expected to benefit:

• Developers, who can now build more advanced DeFi applications supported by a high-value, widely trusted Bitcoin asset
  
• Users, who gain new ways to use Bitcoin productively, including lending, swapping, yield strategies, and more
  

Stargate Finance has enabled cross-chain bridging for WBTC, while SaucerSwap Labs , Hedera’s leading DEX, is already hosting its first WBTC trading pools.

Hedera’s Pitch: Bitcoin DeFi Without MEV or Front-Running

Hedera highlighted that its consensus mechanism inherently prevents MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) and front-running. Combined with low, predictable fixed fees, these features position Hedera as a strong environment for the next phase of BTC-powered decentralized finance, often referred to as BTCFi.

For Bitcoin holders, the goal is to create a user experience that is more consistent and secure, while enabling their BTC to function as productive capital across the network.

A New Chapter for BTCFi

With WBTC now live, Hedera is positioning itself as a viable home for Bitcoin-based financial applications. As BTCFi continues to expand across the industry, the integration signals Hedera’s ambition to attract developers, institutions, and Bitcoin users seeking a more predictable and efficient DeFi infrastructure.

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