- Announcements
- January 6, 2025
B² Network to Bring uBTC to Hemi
B² brings a secure, Bitcoin-based asset to Hemi.
TL;DR: Hemi is working with B² to integrate uBTC, a secure Bitcoin-backed asset, onto the Hemi Network. This collaboration enhances interoperability, enabling BTC holders to access DeFi opportunities like lending and staking within Hemi’s ecosystem.
Hemi is working with B² Network to bring uBTC to the Hemi Network. This collaboration marks a major advancement in connecting secure Bitcoin-backed assets across multiple blockchains and expanding decentralized finance within Hemi’s evolving ecosystem.
The B² Network pioneered two key innovations: the B² Rollup, recognized as the first Bitcoin rollup utilizing verification commitments, and the B² Hub, a Bitcoin Data Availability (DA) layer designed to achieve finality directly on the Bitcoin network. B² introduces advances in scalability, including recursive zero-knowledge proof mechanisms, a Turing complete zkEVM environment, and account abstraction features that interface directly with Bitcoin for settlement and validation.
This collaboration offers:
- Interoperability: B²’s expertise in bridging networks complements Hemi’s modular protocol, ensuring smooth integration of uBTC into multiple DeFi applications.
- Enhanced Utility: BTC holders can now leverage their assets across Hemi’s ecosystem, accessing decentralized lending, staking, and yield opportunities with the efficiency of uBTC.
- Security and Transparency: Both Hemi and B² prioritize secure and audited solutions, offering users peace of mind as they explore these new opportunities.
This collaboration represents the beginning of a broader effort to make Bitcoin more accessible and versatile within the evolving DeFi landscape. B² Network and Hemi are delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower users while maintaining the core principles of decentralization and security.