yBTC
Introduction
yBTC is a yield-generating Bitcoin asset designed to help users earn passive returns while keeping full exposure to BTC. It provides an efficient way for Bitcoin holders to participate in DeFi without actively managing their positions.
Built on the ERC4626 standard, YBTC ensures a structured and predictable yield distribution. It remains fully backed by Bitcoin-based assets, making it well-suited for users seeking both liquidity and long-term appreciation.
Underlying Asset
The core asset backing yBTC is WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin), a tokenized version of BTC that facilitates seamless integration with Ethereum-based DeFi applications. WBTC is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin and offers deep liquidity across various financial platforms. We chose WBTC due to its established trust, widespread adoption, and strong market presence.
Yield Strategies
yBTC employs a diversified mix of market neutral strategies for yield generation. Current strategies include, but are not limited to:
Chain staking - Eg via Core DAO
Buying & holding BTC denominated zero coupon bonds such as Pendle PT Tokens
Vault depsoits such as in Morpho & Silo Vaults
Private Credit vaults such as offered by Midas & Upshift
LST & LRTs offered by leading BTC protocols
Leverage Looping - Borrow at x% and stake at y% for a (y-x)% net spread per loop.
The yield strategy allocation is actively managed to balance risk and return, with limits for each protocol to ensure diversification.
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