2026-01-12 07:20:23

Bitcoin is evolving from a simple store of value to a productive asset within the DeFi ecosystem. Through liquidity staking products like LBTC, Bitcoin holders can generate yields in decentralized finance protocols while retaining ownership of their assets.

The logic behind this is straightforward: traditional Bitcoin just sits in wallets, only preserving value; but in DeFi, it can be used as collateral for lending, liquidity mining, and other scenarios. Especially for institutional investors, solutions with enterprise-grade security not only meet risk management needs but also provide additional returns.

This transformation marks Bitcoin's upgrade from "digital gold" to "financial infrastructure," enhancing the overall efficiency of the crypto asset ecosystem.

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WenAirdrop

· 01-12 12:59

Lying down Bitcoin is really a waste, and this play of LBTC is indeed attractive.

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PessimisticLayer

· 01-12 07:50

Are you trying to trick me into putting my coins into DeFi stacking again? Wake up, everyone.

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LucidSleepwalker

· 01-12 07:44

Lying down to earn yields sounds great, but the key question is who will bear the risk LBTC is indeed attractive, but I'm worried that one day the contract might have issues Digital gold becoming financial infrastructure sounds like they're giving risk a name Wait, is this security guarantee really enterprise-grade... I always feel a bit uneasy Bitcoin should just stay honest and lying down; messing around with productive assets now feels a bit like being cut Whenever the yield is too high, I just want to laugh—nothing comes for free in this world

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HorizonHunter

· 01-12 07:39

Lying down to earn profits, this is what Bitcoin should really look like --- Wait, is this security really reliable? I'm still a bit worried --- Will LBTC get exploited again after it becomes popular, old Web3 folks' anxiety strikes again --- Finally someone said it out loud, DeFi is the real battlefield for Bitcoin --- Institutions entering the market with this plan is really clever, can we retail investors follow suit? --- From gold to infrastructure, it sounds impressive but what about the reality? It still depends on whether the returns are stable --- Damn, I missed this wave before, and now I regret it to the core --- Why does no one mention the risks? I’ve seen plenty of schemes that only talk about returns --- If we truly want to push DeFi forward, this wave of Bitcoin is essential --- Can any expert explain the difference between LBTC and other staking assets? Is it still that same flavor?

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HodlVeteran

· 01-12 07:29

It sounds like financial magic, but as a seasoned veteran, I've seen too many crash sites. Another "make money while lying down" story. I heard this set back in 2017, and look what happened? LBTC is quite attractive, but I'm just worried that one day liquidity will evaporate, and our group of retail investors will suffer heavy losses. It's called a productive asset in a nice way, but really it's just putting eggs in more baskets, and the risk doubles as well. Collateral mining, when institutions grab and run, retail investors end up holding the bag. I've learned this the hard way through blood and tears. Isn't it better to just lie back and hold Bitcoin? Why bother chasing returns? Be careful, or you might lose your principal in the process.

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