Cryptopedia - BOB (Build on Bitcoin)
BOB is building the Gateway to Bitcoin DeFi, unlocking real utility for the world’s most important asset. By fusing Bitcoin’s unmatched security with Ethereum’s versatility, BOB creates the premier destination for Bitcoin liquidity, applications, and institutions. BOB’s hybrid chain uniquely combines ZK proofs and BTC staking to create native bridges to both Ethereum and Bitcoin (BitVM). BOB’s multichain gateway lets users swap Bitcoin into any asset or deposit directly into DeFi across 11+ chains, powered by BTC intents. BOB is a unified gateway for BTCFi: Unique Hybrid Chain Model - Combines ZK proofs and BTC finality to secure all transactions and provide native rollup bridges to both Ethereum and Bitcoin. Leading Native BTC DeFi Development - BTC on BOB is just BTC, powered by BitVM. BOB also co-authored the fundamental BitVM2 paper on BTC rollups/bridges, founded the bitvm/acc institutional alliance and invented a new model for native Bitcoin lending liquidations. Multichain BTC Gateway - Swap Bitcoin into any asset or deposit directly into DeFi in just 1-click across 11+ chains, powered by Bitcoin intents and LayerZero. BOB Gateway offers the best speeds and fees available on the market. Hybrid Vault Innovation - BOB's vault layer offers the best tokenized BTC yields packaged as 1-click strategies, secured by institutional curators and custodians.