As the leading Bitcoin staking protocol, Babylon has announced the launch of Cap-3, introducing a 1,000 BTC block staking window. This expansion builds on the protocol's remarkable achievement of surpassing $2 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL) during its Cap-2 phase, which attracted 23,857 BTC in 10 BTC blocks. Cap-3 solidifies Babylon's position as the most impactful staking solution in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Institutional and Retail Participation in Cap-3
The new staking window enables broader participation from both institutional and retail stakeholders through integrated platforms:
- Anchorage Digital: Provides institutional-grade BTC staking access.
- Sui Network: Unlocks Bitcoin’s $1.8 trillion liquidity for staking on its Layer-1 blockchain.
- Binance: Offers Babylon BTC Staking via Binance Earn, marking the first centralized exchange integration.
- Other Key Platforms: Leap Wallet (Cosmos), OneKey Hardware Wallets, Unisat, and Gate Web3.
The Security Marketplace Model
Babylon operates as a security marketplace, connecting Bitcoin holders (supply side) with PoS chains and rollups (demand side). This model:
- Enables Bitcoin holders to stake idle assets and earn rewards.
- Allows PoS systems to leverage Bitcoin’s security, tapping into its $1+ trillion ecosystem.
Leadership Insights
Fisher Yu, CTO of Babylon Labs:
"Babylon’s Cap-3 launch expands access to Bitcoin staking while unlocking untapped value in Bitcoin’s trillion-dollar ecosystem. Our vision is to build native Bitcoin use-cases that extend its utility."
Nathan McCauley, CEO of Anchorage Digital:
"Partnering with Babylon streamlines institutional access to decentralized finance, combining innovation with security."
Jameel Khalfan, Sui Foundation:
"Collaborating with Babylon bridges Bitcoin’s utility to the Sui network, fostering staking innovation."
Jeff Li, Binance:
"Binance’s integration simplifies on-chain Bitcoin staking, empowering users to participate seamlessly."
Tracking Cap-3 Progress
Follow @babylonlabs_io on X for updates on Phase-1 Cap-3. Learn more at 👉 Babylon’s official website.
FAQ Section
Q: What is Babylon’s TVL milestone?
A: Babylon’s staking protocol has exceeded $2 billion in TVL, with 23,857 BTC staked during Cap-2.
Q: How does Cap-3 differ from previous phases?
A: Cap-3 introduces a 1,000 BTC block staking window, significantly expanding capacity compared to Cap-2’s 10 BTC blocks.
Q: Which platforms support Babylon staking?
A: Anchorage Digital, Sui, Binance, Leap Wallet, and others offer institutional and retail staking access.
Q: How does Babylon’s security marketplace work?
A: It connects Bitcoin holders with PoS chains, enabling Bitcoin-secured staking without third-party custody.
Q: What are the benefits of staking BTC via Babylon?
A: Stakeholders earn rewards while PoS chains gain security from Bitcoin’s robust ecosystem.
Q: Is Babylon’s staking protocol custodial?
A: No. Babylon’s solution is trustless and self-custodial, eliminating reliance on bridges or wrapping services.
About Babylon
Babylon pioneers Bitcoin security sharing protocols, including the first trustless Bitcoin staking solution. Founded in 2022 by Stanford Professor David Tse and Dr. Fisher Yu, Babylon aims to build a Bitcoin-secured decentralized world. The protocol enhances Bitcoin’s utility by enabling staking across PoS chains, L2s, and DA layers.
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