Can Bitcoin Finally Join the DeFi Conversation?

Bitcoin has long held its place as the foundation of crypto, but when it comes to DeFi, it often gets left behind. With no smart contracts, slow consensus and limited onchain functionality, it’s been tough to integrate BTC into the fast moving world of decentralized finance.

Several projects have been working to change that. Names like Stacks, Rootstock and Babylon have all tried to bring smart contract capabilities or improved infrastructure to Bitcoin. Lorenzo Protocol is the latest to join the effort, focusing on unlocking BTC liquidity and creating yield opportunities within DeFi without altering the core of Bitcoin itself.

On the exchange front, platforms like Bitget have listed $BANK, and interestingly, it’s seen the highest 24h trading volume and holds a 10/10 CoinGecko trust score, something that might reflect growing user interest. There is also a PoolX event live now for those looking to take a more active role.

As Bitcoin role in DeFi slowly expands, protocols like Lorenzo may play a part in shaping what that future looks like.