@BabylonLabs_io Bitcoin has always felt like the strongest asset to hold, yet unlocking its value usually meant giving up simplicity or trust. That has always bothered me. Many BTC holders avoid borrowing because wrapping coins, bridging across chains, and trusting extra parties add unnecessary risk. Seeing native Bitcoin-backed borrowing arrive on Aave v4's Public Testnet through Babylon's TBV feels like a practical step forward. Imagine using your own BTC as collateral while keeping control of your keys instead of relying on wrapped versions. Isn't that how Bitcoin-backed DeFi should have worked from the beginning? Compared with traditional borrowing methods that depend on wrapped assets and multiple intermediaries, this approach feels cleaner and more aligned with Bitcoin's original philosophy. As DeFi continues moving toward trust-minimized infrastructure, this direction makes sense. It reminds me that innovation is often about removing friction rather than adding features. If this model matures, borrowing against Bitcoin could become far more natural, opening the door to a future where security, ownership, and capital efficiency finally work together.

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