On May 28, 2025, BIMA, a DeFi protocol, partnered with exSat, a Bitcoin scaling network, to launch USBD, a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, expanding DeFi opportunities for BTC holders, per Crypto News. USBD allows users to borrow at 1–2% rates while earning 12–60% APY through vault strategies, from low-risk delta-neutral options to high-yield plays, without selling their Bitcoin. Built on exSat’s mainnet, which supports BTC staking via the exSat Bridge, the partnership aims to unlock $1 billion in DeFi liquidity, per CoinDesk.
This move transforms Bitcoin from “digital gold” to a yield-generating asset, leveraging exSat’s infrastructure for seamless on-chain staking and CeFi strategies, per Medium. With Bitcoin’s price above $111,000, driven by ETF inflows, the timing is ripe. For beginners, this means earning passive income while holding BTC, but risks like smart contract vulnerabilities—seen in 2024’s $223M Cetus hack—persist. Regulatory shifts could also impact USBD’s stability. Investors should diversify, use trusted platforms, and monitor DeFi developments to capitalize on this innovative leap safely.
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