Aiman Malikk

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#BNBChain

I’ve followed many crypto projects over the years and one thing I always notice is how differently teams treat their public testnets

Some just launch them and move on

Others actually listen

With Babylon Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV) I’ve been watching the second approach unfold in real time and it’s been encouraging to see

The public testnet for native Bitcoin-backed borrowing with Aave v4 has been live for about two months. In that short period the community has already created more than 2,000 vaults.

That level of hands-on testing has given the team clear, practical feedback instead of guesswork

What stands out to me is how directly that feedback has shaped the product

Community surveys and user reports led to a complete UI redesign, making the experience cleaner and easier to navigate.

Wallet support expanded quickly because testers kept asking for better self-custody options now including hardware wallets like Ledger and Keystone, plus UniSat, Utila, and others.

Even the vault creation process improved significantly dropping from around three hours to roughly 90 minutes after the team combined user feedback with a research breakthrough.

I appreciate that this isn’t just polite listening. People are actually using the system creating vaults, borrowing, repaying, unlocking and reporting the friction points.

The team is turning that input into real changes that make the product smoother and more aligned with what cautious Bitcoin holders care about: custody, simplicity, and reliability.

In a space where many projects treat testnets as marketing milestones, watching Babylon use community testing to refine actual product decisions feels different.

It shows that real user experience can still drive meaningful progress when a team is willing to listen and iterate.

For anyone following this space, it’s a quiet reminder that the best improvements often come from people actually using the product, not just from internal plans
@BabylonLabs_io #baby $BABY

After spending months studying dozens of crypto projects from major Ethereum lending platforms to the many BTCFi experiments that rose and faded one clear pattern kept showing up.

Bitcoin is the largest asset in crypto yet only around 1% or less of it actually participates in DeFi. The rest stays idle. I kept asking myself why, so I dug deeper to understand the real gap.

What I found:

Custody risk

Transformation risk

Extra security exposure

Cultural mismatch

Risk-reward imbalance

The gap is that almost every option forces holders to choose between utility and the core principles that made them buy Bitcoin

Then I looked closely at @BabylonLabs_io and tried to see if their approach actually addresses this

What stands out is how deliberately they built around that gap

Their uniqueness shows up in a few clear ways:

- Native BTC stays on Bitcoin: Coins never leave the Bitcoin blockchain

- True self-custody: You keep full control of your keys the entire time

- Segregated vaults: Each vault is isolated, with no pooling or rehypothecation

- No wrapping or bridging: No synthetic tokens or third-party custodians are required

- Real DeFi utility: The same native BTC can be used as collateral (starting with Aave) to borrow stablecoins, then unlocked after repayment

My practical Example i wanna share I even tried it myself with a tiny amount of BTC on the testnet just to understand how it works

My coins stayed locked on Bitcoin the whole time I could still use them as collateral, and I was able to unlock them afterward without ever handing them over to a third party.

That simple experience made the difference clear.

After studying so many projects that asked holders to compromise this is one of the few approaches that genuinely tries to close the gap rather than work around it.

Whether it fully succeeds at scale is still unfolding but from everything I’ve seen, Babylon direction is one of the most aligned with the people who have been most resistant to DeFi

#baby $BABY

I see everyone connecting the dots on @BabylonLabs_io and what it means for Bitcoin staking and honestly that part is already impressive

But let me tell you something that really caught my attention

The truly interesting piece is how Babylon Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV) let your Bitcoin stay completely on Bitcoin while quietly powering real activity on Ethereum

How it feels in everyday terms Your BTC never moves. It stays locked in its own secure vault on the Bitcoin blockchain, fully under your control

Yet that same native BTC can now be used as solid collateral in Ethereum DeFi starting with borrowing stablecoins on Aave.

You get the liquidity you need on Ethereum, but your actual Bitcoin never leaves home. When you’re ready, you repay and unlock it straight back to your wallet.

It’s like using the value of your house to get a home equity loan without ever selling or moving out of the house. The Bitcoin stays Bitcoin. The security stays with Bitcoin. But now it gets to do useful work in Ethereum’s vibrant DeFi world.

For long-term holders who never wanted to compromise custody, this feels different. It’s not forcing Bitcoin to become something else.

It’s giving it a way to participate meaningfully while staying true to itself.

That Ethereum connection with TBV is the part that has me thinking this could be bigger than just another staking narrative

Bitcoin strength meeting Ethereum’s flexibility without the usual trade-offs

Pretty cool if it plays out the way it looks.
#baby $BABY

I’ve talked to so many long-term Bitcoin holders over the years. The story is almost always the same they love what Bitcoin stands for true ownership, independence, and that deep sense of security but they quietly wish it could do more in their financial life without forcing them to give up those very principles

That’s the pain point Babylon Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV) is built to solve

For the longest time if you wanted your BTC to earn yield or provide liquidity in DeFi, you basically had one path send it away, wrap it, or trust a custodian.

Many of us simply walked away. We’d rather let our BTC sit idle than compromise.

What draws me to TBV is how straightforward it feels. You keep your keys

Your actual Bitcoin stays locked on the Bitcoin blockchain in its own secure vault.

The real DeFi utility it unlocks:

Staking Rewards: Earn while helping secure other networks, all non-custodially

Lending & Borrowing: Use your native BTC as collateral on Aave v4 to borrow stablecoins

Flexible Liquidity: Repay anytime and unlock your BTC back to your wallet

Future Expansion: The same vaults can support stablecoins, derivatives margin, insurance, and more layered yields

This is real DeFi utility for Bitcoin not a synthetic version, but your native coins working for you while staying fully under your control.

In a space full of shortcuts Babylon TBV stands out because it doesn’t ask you to choose. Your keys. Your Bitcoin. Real utility

For long-term holders like us, that combination feels like a genuine breakthrough worth watching.

Today Babylon $BABY token is trading around the $0.011 area and is down in the last 24 hours
#baby @BabylonLabs_io

I see a lot of creators talking about Babylon's TVL

But I think many are overlooking one of the biggest developments happening in the ecosystem

Babylon Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV) + Aave.

I think this is the main thing where the conversation gets really interesting when i read about @BabylonLabs_io

For years using Bitcoin in DeFi usually meant making a compromise. I had to wrap my BTC bridge it to another chain, or trust a custodian to hold it. That always felt like giving up one of Bitcoin's biggest strengths self-custody.

But now TBV changes that

Instead of moving my Bitcoin away from its home

I can lock native BTC in a dedicated vault on the Bitcoin network.

My BTC stays on Bitcoin while cryptographic proofs allow Aave v4 to recognize it as collateral.

That means I can borrow assets like USDC or USDT without selling my Bitcoin

Once I repay the loan my BTC is unlocked back to my wallet through secure, pre-defined redemption paths.

What I find even more interesting is how the system is designed.

✅ My BTC isn't wrapped or bridged.

✅ Every vault is isolated, so my collateral isn't pooled or rehypothecated.

✅ I keep control of my keys throughout the process.

✅ Aave's health factor and liquidation system help manage borrowing risk automatically.

According to me this isn't just about borrowing against Bitcoin

It's about giving native BTC real utility without compromising the ownership and security that define Bitcoin.

Combined with Babylon Bitcoin Staking, it creates a future where BTC can secure networks and provide liquidity all while remaining native Bitcoin.

I think this is the part of Babylon that deserves much more attention than TVL alone

Now tell me What excites you most about Babylon vision?

#baby $BABY

For the longest time I thought Bitcoin had just one purpose hold it and wait

But I always wondered

What's next for Bitcoin in DeFi?

The challenge has always been the same.

Because Most DeFi options ask Bitcoin holders to wrap their $BTC bridge to
another chain or trust a third party with custody. That never felt like the Bitcoin I believed in.

That's why I started to focus on Babylon

It first introduced Bitcoin Staking allowing native BTC to help secure Proof-of-Stake networks while remaining on the Bitcoin network.

I keep control of my Bitcoin instead of handing it over and today Babylon has over 56,000 BTC securing the protocol, worth more than $5.6 billion

Now Babylon is taking another step with Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV)

Instead of wrapping Bitcoin TBV lets native BTC become collateral for DeFi applications like Aave v4 while it stays on Bitcoin.

My BTC remains in a dedicated vault under my control, and cryptographic proofs verify everything behind the scenes.

No bridges. No custodians. No rehypothecation.

What I find most exciting is that this isn't just about borrowing against Bitcoin

It's about finally making Bitcoin useful in DeFi without giving up the security and ownership that made it valuable in the first place.

if you Considering Bitcoin represents over $1 trillion in value while less than 1% of it is actively used in DeFi the opportunity is enormous.

If native BTC can unlock liquidity without compromising self-custody, it could completely reshape what BTCFi looks like.

From my pov Babylon isn't trying to change Bitcoin

It's showing that Bitcoin can do more while staying true to its core principles and that's the kind of innovation worth watching

If you held 1 $BTC today what would you do with it?

#baby $BABY @BabylonLabs_io

I've been watching Bitcoin sit on the sidelines for too long.

I've always believed it has trillion-dollar potential but using it in DeFi usually meant giving up something I value either my custody, my security, or my peace of mind.

That's why Babylon got my inspiration. With Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV) I can use my native BTC as collateral keep my Bitcoin in my own control, and borrow through Aave v4 without relying on bridges, wrappers, or centralized custodians.

For me this is the first time Bitcoin liquidity feels truly practical without compromising what makes Bitcoin special.

I'm excited to see how this changes the future of BTC in DeFi.

@BabylonLabs_io $BABY
#baby

Stop shorting $EVAA for now guys 👀

Trust me I believe $EVAA is ready to push higher from here. I think it can reach the $3.20 area and soon you'll see EVAA back in the top gainers list

Buy: $2.55
SL: $2.30

TP1: $2.90
TP2: $3.20
TP3: $3.60

I'm buying from here

$TAC Long Setup

Guys look at $TAC After the flash crash how it's showing a strong recovery and starting to print bullish price action.

I'm buying from this area with 0.5x leverage. If momentum continues I believe it can revisit the recent highs.

Entry: $0.00445

SL: $0.00405
TP1: $0.00490
TP2: $0.00530
TP3: $0.00580

The Fed just dropped the meeting minutes and one thing is clear they're no longer on the same page about rate hikes

They kept rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% in June but the real story was behind the scenes. Some officials wanted to hike right away, and 9 out of 18 now expect at least one rate hike before the end of the year.

Why?

Inflation is still proving stubborn. Energy prices pushed CPI to 4.2%, and core inflation isn't cooling as quickly as expected. That's why the "higher for longer" camp is getting stronger under Chair Kevin Warsh.

This isn't just another Fed update. It could impact mortgages, loans, stocks, and even the crypto market.

What's next?

Right now according to this situation July still looks like a hold but September is now a real coin flip. If the July 14 CPI report comes in hotter than expected, another rate hike could quickly move back onto the table.

The Fed isn't moving with one opinion anymore. And when policymakers are divided, market volatility usually follows.

#FedMinutesShowSplitOnRateHikes CXMTToOpen$4.3BIPOSubscriptions $SPCXB $LAB

$THE Long Setup 📈

Guys I'm buying $THE after this strong breakout. Right now showing a good momentum If $THE breaks above $0.0645 and holds that area as support, you'll see it push toward the moon.

Entry: $0.0630

SL: $0.0595

TP1: $0.0685
TP2: $0.0730
TP3: $0.0780

$SNDK Quick long Scalp Setup 👀

I'm taking a quick scalp on $SNDK after this pullback from the local high.

Entry: 1,760

SL: 1,735
TP1: 1,780
TP2: 1,800
TP3: 1,825

$POWER Long Setup 👀🔥

I'm longing $POWER from this area. After a deep correction the price is holding around a major trendline and looks ready for a potential bounce.

Entry: $0.098

SL: $0.0940
TP1: $0.1050
TP2: $0.1120
TP3: $0.1200

$ZRX Long Setup 📈

$ZRX is forming a falling wedge and we've already seen a small breakout. Now the price is retesting the breakout zone as support which could offer a good long entry.

Now currently trading Around $0.0875

Stop Loss: $0.0845

TP1: $0.0915
TP2: $0.0945
TP3: $0.0980

I'll be buying this support retest but only with proper risk management.

Is $SIREN behaving like $LAB Not exactly

$SIREN is showing a bounce but the overall trend is still bearish. I'm taking a 0.5x long from this area only for a quick scalp
Currently moving around the area of $0.0300.

SL: $0.0282
TP1: $0.0318
TP2: $0.0335
TP3: $0.0350

This is not a swing trade I'm only targeting a short-term bounce so manage your risk accordingly
#SİREN

I'm Longing $SKYAI from this area with 2x leverage
$SKYAI has already gone through a heavy correction and now pumped 76% and I'm expecting a relief bounce from current levels around $0.051.

Stop Loss: $0.0465

TP1: $0.0580
TP2: $0.0650
TP3: $0.0720

$TAC Flash Crash erased over 90% in minutes
I'm avoiding trade in this coin Despite no confirmed security breach or network exploit $TAC collapsed from around $0.06 to nearly $0.004 wiping out most of its value before stabilizing near the lows.

$TAC is building an EVM-compatible blockchain for the TON and Telegram ecosystem, but today's price action is a reminder that hype can disappear in minutes.
#TAC

Stop buying $LAB 👀

Look at the chart I told you it would manipulate buyers first and that's exactly what happened. The dump came fast and previous all TPS hit and currently moving around 1.183.

Right now most of the supply is centralized and controlled, which makes the price action risky.

I'm not longing $LAB I'll only prefer a short after proper confirmation.

So guys Don't follow hype. Follow liquidity, liquidation, and market behavior
#LAB