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Until now, using BTC in the DeFi space meant choosing between two paths: trusting a centralized custodian or wrapping it into a synthetic token a process vulnerable to exploits on cross-chain bridges. @BabylonLabs_io offers a third option through Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV), which are now directly integrated with Aave. The mechanism works like this: native BTC is locked in a vault, its status is verified on-chain on Ethereum, and it is then used as collateral to borrow stablecoins via Aave v4. Once the loan is repaid, the BTC is automatically unlocked with no wrapping, no custodial bridges, and the BTC never leaving the Bitcoin network itself. This collaboration combines two elements that are usually difficult to merge: native Bitcoin security and proven DeFi liquidity. the network's native token, plays a crucial role in underpinning the system's security and governance. As this technology is still relatively new, be sure to understand the risks before participating. Do your own reserarch!