iBTC Documentation
  • Overview
  • Protocol
    • What is iBTC?
    • How iBTC Works
    • Attestor Network
    • Merchant Network
  • Security
    • Core Security Features
    • Proof of Reserves
  • Yield & Rewards
    • Yield Opportunities
    • iBTC Rewards Program
  • Usage
    • Getting iBTC
    • Redeeming iBTC
  • Ecosystem
    • Supported Chains
    • Comparisons
    • Contract Addresses
  • Community & Support
    • FAQs
    • Contact Us
    • Glossary
  • Team
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  • Unleashing Bitcoin’s DeFi Potential with iBTC
  • Key Technical Highlights
  • How to Navigate This Documentation
  • Get Involved

Overview

Unleashing Bitcoin’s DeFi Potential with iBTC

iBTC is a pioneering, bridgeless wrapped Bitcoin solution designed to revolutionize decentralized finance (DeFi) with institutional-grade security and liquidity. Built on Bitcoin Layer 1, iBTC eliminates traditional risks—custodians, bridges, and opaque yield models—using a 2-of-2 multisig vault system, FROST (Flexible Round-Optimized Schnorr Threshold Signatures), and Chainlink Proof of Reserve (PoR). Whether you’re a developer integrating iBTC or an investor assessing its potential, this guide unlocks the technical brilliance behind Bitcoin’s DeFi future.

  • Mission: Enable trust-minimized, scalable BTC-Fi across multiple chains.

  • Core Innovation: Self-wrapping via multisig vaults, bypassing third-party dependencies.

  • Target Audience: Institutions, developers, and retail users seeking secure yield.

Key Technical Highlights

iBTC stands out with its robust architecture. Here’s what powers it:

  • Layer 1 Security: BTC is locked in 2-of-2 multisig vaults, requiring co-signatures from merchants and the decentralized Attestor Network, ensuring no single point of failure.

  • FROST Signatures: A threshold signature scheme optimizes transaction efficiency, reducing fees and enabling seamless signer updates without on-chain fund movements.

  • Chainlink PoR: Real-time, on-chain verification guarantees every iBTC is 1:1 backed by BTC, with feeds available on Arbitrum and Base.

  • Multi-Chain Support: Deployable on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, and XRPL, with plans for further expansion.

How to Navigate This Documentation

This site is your technical hub for iBTC. Explore the following sections:

  • Protocol: Dive into iBTC’s minting, attestation, and redemption processes.

  • Security: Unpack the cryptographic and auditing safeguards.

  • Yield & Rewards: Master yield strategies and the iSats Points system.

  • Usage: Learn how to acquire, redeem, and leverage iBTC via BitSafe.

  • Ecosystem: Discover supported chains and competitive edges.

  • Community & Support: Access FAQs, contacts, and developer resources.

Get Involved

Ready to build with iBTC or explore its potential?

  • Contact: Reach out to our team at sales@dlc.link for support or partnerships.

  • Community: Join the conversation on Telegram or Discord.

This foundation ensures iBTC scales securely, with ongoing audits and PoR feeds maintaining trust. Explore further in the Protocol section!

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