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In the fast-paced world of crypto, where new tokens pop up daily, few manage to capture attention like LBTC has on Solana. Launched by Lombard Finance, this yield-bearing Bitcoin asset is turning heads with its explosive growth. In less than three weeks, LBTC is approaching $100 million in total value locked (TVL), which basically means the amount of assets deposited into the protocol. That's about 800 BTC locked in, making it a standout in the Solana ecosystem.
なぜSolanaに利回り付きBTCが必要だったのか
Solana, known for its high-speed transactions and low fees, has been a hotspot for DeFi (decentralized finance) activities. But according to Lombard's recent thread, the missing piece was a Bitcoin that could earn yield while being used. Enter LBTC – it's not just wrapped BTC; it's BTC that generates returns natively, around 1% APY (annual percentage yield), denominated in BTC itself. This means your Bitcoin grows over time without losing its core value upside.
The thread highlights how LBTC is already the top BTC asset on platforms like Jupiter Lend and Drift Protocol. On Jupiter Lend, LBTC boasts $70M TVL compared to cbBTC's $15M and wBTC's $2M. Similarly, on Drift, it's $12M for LBTC versus $4M each for the others. This rapid adoption shows Solana users crave BTC with built-in yield to boost capital efficiency.
成長の内訳
Out of the roughly 9,300 BTC bridged to Solana (moved from Bitcoin's network to Solana via bridges), 800 is already in LBTC form. That's impressive for such a short time frame. The non-rebasing design of LBTC – meaning its token supply doesn't fluctuate to reflect yields, unlike some staking tokens – makes it easy to integrate into money markets, vaults, and other DeFi products.
As seen in the chart from Bitcoin Layers, LBTC's supply is stacking up quickly against competitors like BitGo's wBTC, Coinbase's cbBTC, and others. This visual underscores the token's meteoric rise in a crowded field.
SolanaでのLBTCの使い方
If you're wondering what you can do with LBTC, the possibilities are exciting for DeFi enthusiasts:
- Swap with Low Fees: Upgrade from cbBTC to LBTC with near-zero fees (just 1 basis point) on Meteora.
- Trade Perpetuals: Dive into LBTC/SOL perpetual futures on Drift Protocol.
- Optimize Borrowing: Reduce costs when borrowing stablecoins on Jupiter Exchange and Kamino Finance.
LBTC preserves Bitcoin's potential price appreciation while adding yield, which can offset borrowing expenses and improve overall returns.
LBTCを始めるには
Acquiring LBTC is straightforward, with multiple entry points:
- Stake BTC Directly: Mint LBTC as an SPL token (Solana's token standard) right on Solana.
- Swap from cbBTC: Use Meteora for a cheap swap.
- Swap Any Asset: Exchange other tokens for LBTC.
- Bridge from Ethereum: Transfer LBTC using LayerZero.
To mint LBTC from BTC natively on Solana, head over to Lombard's staking app.
ミームトークンとそれ以降への大局観
While LBTC isn't a traditional meme token, its rapid growth on Solana – a chain famous for meme coin mania – hints at broader implications. Yield-bearing assets like this could inspire new meme projects that combine humor with real utility, blending fun with finance. For blockchain practitioners, LBTC represents a step toward more efficient DeFi, where idle Bitcoin can work harder.
As Lombard puts it, holding Bitcoin is great, but putting yield-bearing Bitcoin to work is better. With Solana's ecosystem buzzing, LBTC might just be the spark for the next wave of innovation in crypto tokens.
