- Sui adds Stacks’ sBTC to unlock decentralized Bitcoin DeFi options.
- BTCfi TVL grows rapidly, reaching nearly $5.8 billion.
- Developers gain access to Bitcoin-backed assets with no central custodians.
Bitcoin — BTC, no longer sits on the sidelines. Sui just gave it a new playground. The Layer-1 network announced plans to integrate sBTC—a one-to-one Bitcoin-backed asset from Stacks . No middlemen. No centralized custody. Just pure, decentralized control. This integration unlocks a tidal wave of liquidity, tapping into Bitcoin’s massive $1.6 trillion value. Sui doesn’t just talk about innovation—it builds the road for it. And with BTCfi swelling past $5.8 billion, this move couldn’t come sooner.
Sui Unlocks Bitcoin’s DeFi Potential
Sui Network now prepares to welcome sBTC into the ecosystem. This gives developers access to decentralized Bitcoin. No chains pulled by centralized custodians. Just permissionless freedom, powered by secure design and native interoperability. The Sui Foundation will run a validator on the Stacks network. That’s more than a handshake—it’s a collaboration at the protocol level. With this move, builders gain a new set of tools. They can now use Bitcoin liquidity to create smart, composable applications.
These apps will go beyond lending and borrowing. They’ll bring Bitcoin into dynamic markets, where every coin moves with purpose. No more idle BTC. The days of watching value collect digital dust are numbered. Sui calls this partnership a gateway. One that allows Bitcoin holders to lend, trade, and stake—without compromising security. Stacks ensures safety, while Sui delivers speed and flexibility. Think of it as muscle meeting precision. Developers already building on Sui now have a new asset to play with. One backed by the most battle-tested network in crypto history.
BTCfi Booms, and Sui Stays Ahead
BTCfi has caught fire. Protocols using Bitcoin surged to $6.5 billion in total value locked by late 2024. Current TVL hovers near $5.84 billion, and momentum keeps climbing. Sui already made its mark. Partnerships with Babylon, Lombard Finance, SatLayer, and Cubist laid the groundwork. sBTC now adds rocket fuel.
According to Mysten Labs co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun, BTC used to sleep. Now, it wakes. sBTC turns dormant coins into active capital. No fluff—just utility. Sui’s design helps too. The Move language and parallel execution give developers an edge. It’s not just fast—it’s scalable, secure, and battle-ready.Over 10% of Sui’s TVL already comes from BTC-related assets.
And the network only started bridging Bitcoin a few months ago.Stacks founder Muneeb Ali called sBTC the “safest” and “most decentralized” path for Bitcoin productivity. Pair that with Sui’s growing DeFi landscape, and the match feels inevitable. This isn’t a trend—it’s a transformation. Bitcoin just found a new home.
