#baby $BABY @BabylonLabs_io
I've been thinking about Babylon from a user experience perspective, and I keep coming back to one idea: Bitcoin isn't difficult because of cryptography. It's difficult because every extra signing step makes people question whether they're about to make an irreversible mistake.
Babylon asks users to stay in control of their BTC while interacting with timelocks, staking transactions, registration steps, and wallet compatibility. None of these are flaws on their own, but together they raise the mental cost of participation.
What interests me most isn't the staking model. It's the interface between the protocol and the person holding the keys.
The projects that win won't necessarily be the ones with the smartest scripts. They'll be the ones that hide complexity without hiding ownership.
For me, that's the real benchmark. If I need to understand Bitcoin internals before I feel comfortable staking, the UX still has work to do. Self-custody should build confidence, not hesitation.
I've been thinking about Babylon from a user experience perspective, and I keep coming back to one idea: Bitcoin isn't difficult because of cryptography. It's difficult because every extra signing step makes people question whether they're about to make an irreversible mistake.
Babylon asks users to stay in control of their BTC while interacting with timelocks, staking transactions, registration steps, and wallet compatibility. None of these are flaws on their own, but together they raise the mental cost of participation.
What interests me most isn't the staking model. It's the interface between the protocol and the person holding the keys.
The projects that win won't necessarily be the ones with the smartest scripts. They'll be the ones that hide complexity without hiding ownership.
For me, that's the real benchmark. If I need to understand Bitcoin internals before I feel comfortable staking, the UX still has work to do. Self-custody should build confidence, not hesitation.