- Wrapped Bitcoin is now native integrated in Solana, making faster Defi access without bridge dependence possible.
- Solana agrees with other networks such as Sui and Unichain in the expansion of packed Bitcoin ecosystem flexibility.
Wrap Bitcoin (WBTC) finally arrived directly at the Solana network – No bridge required. For those who have not noticed it, this is not just about ‘new bitcoin’. Solana is now the direct house for WBTC, which previously only existed on the Ethereum network.
What does that mean? Bitcoin -Liquidity can be enjoyed directly in the Solana Ecosystem without detours. Imagine having BTC, but being able to explore SuperFast Defi Ala Solana. It is as if you have a large motorcycle, but you can drive on a toll road, without traffic jams and without reimbursements.
WBTC Native on @Solana
Welcome to the Fast Lane, @Bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/bvko6pmwvq
– WBTC (@wrappedbtc) 5 May 2025
WBTC is still linked 1: 1 to Bitcoin and is supported by real BTC reserves. But the difference now is that users can use it directly to offer liquidity, borrow and borrow, or even to buy tokens and sell it on different daps on Solana. It was previously possible, but it had to go through a cross-chain bridge that was frankly sometimes nerve-racking. Now the process is simpler and faster.
Interestingly, WBTC is not the only packed Bitcoin player on Solana. As we have reported earlier, Coinbase has its own version called CBBTC. Then there is also 21BTC of 21.co, which is said to be faster and does not need a bridge.
And for developers, Zeus Network also promotes ZBTC, with a more open approach, which means that it does not need extra permissions. So, don’t be surprised if Solana now looks more like a night market – Busy, bright and full of packed BTC options.
The packed BTC movement is also done elsewhere
On the other hand, on April 29, 2025, Kraken also went along by launching Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (KBTC) on Unichain. Unichain is a layer 2 made by Uniswap Labs on Ethereum.
What makes it different is that KBTC is not just a token. It is directly supported by Bitcoin, who is neatly stored at Kraken Financial, an official financial institution in Wyoming. They even provide proof of reserves to the chain that can be checked immediately. There is no room for ‘they say’.
In addition, on February 4, 2025, Bitgo made a breakthrough by expanding the reach of WBTC to the SII network. Via the sui bridge, users can now bring WBTC from Ethereum to Sui and then use it in the BTCFI world. This is a kind of expansion of the playing field for Bitcoin that usually stagnates.
And don’t forget that there was a step in December 2024 that people had looked at it – World Liberty Financial (which is related to the Donald Trump family) has moved $ 10 million from CBBTC to WBTC. A sign that WBTC is considered more established and trusted.
It is interesting that if we go back in time until April 2024, DLC.Link has made a surprise by launching DLCBTC. This is packed BTC that does not use traditional preservators, but rather a system based on discreet log contracts and tapoot Multisig. This model was first launched on Arbitrum and is suitable for those who want full control over their own BTC, without “entrusting it” to a third party.
In the meantime, from the moment of the press, BTC has been dealing with approximately $ 94,446.47move sideways in the last 24 hours and higher 13.31% In the last 30 days.
