VerifiedX launches vBTC.b on Base with Fireblocks support for Bitcoin redemption and DeFi integration
VerifiedX has launched vBTC.b on Base, a new token that represents non-synthetic Bitcoin on Coinbase's EVM chain. This token allows for native redemption back to actual Bitcoin, facilitated by the VerifiedX network peg and supported by Fireblocks for institutional custody. The initiative aims to attract Bitcoin holders to the DeFi space by providing a trustworthy bridge for transactions.
- ▪vBTC.b is the first non-synthetic Bitcoin representation on Coinbase's EVM chain.
- ▪Holders can swap vBTC.b back to Bitcoin without relying on a centralized intermediary.
- ▪The integration with Fireblocks provides institutional-grade custody for users.
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