Hedera Integrates WBTC, Bringing Bitcoin Liquidity to HBAR DeFi

Published at 2025-11-14 01:00:09

Hedera has added Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) support, enabling Bitcoin holders to use BTC-backed tokens within Hedera’s ecosystem. By making WBTC available on Hedera Token Service, users can access swaps, lending, and yield strategies on a network known for fast finality and low transaction costs. The integration aligns with increasing demand to route Bitcoin liquidity into alternative smart-contract platforms.

The development matters because it gives BTC holders a new path to DeFi without moving assets off‑chain or into higher-fee networks. For HBAR, the inflow of WBTC liquidity could boost on‑chain activity and demand for native services, while users should remain mindful of custodian and bridge risks inherent to wrapped assets. Overall, this step reflects the ongoing push to expand Bitcoin’s utility across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

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