Atlas Protocol Docs
  • Introduction
    • What is Atlas Protocol?
    • Understanding the Bitcoin Landscape
    • The Problem
    • The Solution
  • Atlas Protocol Basics
    • Multi-chain Bitcoin Liquid Staking
    • Security
    • Decentralization
    • Custody
    • How Atlas Works
    • atBTC (Atlas Bitcoin)
    • Yield Generation
    • Chain Abstraction on NEAR
  • 'The First Pillar' Testnet
    • Quest 1 - Walkthrough Guide
    • Quest 2 - Walkthrough Guide
    • Quest 3 - Walkthrough Guide
    • Quest 4 - Walkthrough Guide
    • Quest 5 - Walkthrough Guide
  • Advanced Process Flows
    • Deposit BTC Process Flow
    • Redeem atBTC Process Flow
  • Roadmap
  • Links
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  1. Atlas Protocol Basics

Multi-chain Bitcoin Liquid Staking

Overview

Multi-chain Bitcoin liquid staking is an innovative approach that allows Bitcoin holders to stake their BTC on the Bitcoin network and receive a liquid token, atBTC, on multiple blockchains. This process combines the security and decentralization of native Bitcoin staking with the utility and liquidity offered by various DeFi ecosystems across different blockchains.

By enabling Bitcoin to operate seamlessly across multiple chains, users can maximize the utility of their BTC holdings. They can participate in DeFi activities such as lending, borrowing, and yield farming without sacrificing the security of their underlying assets. This multi-chain capability ensures that Bitcoin's vast economic value can be fully leveraged within the broader crypto ecosystem.

Key Benefits

  • Enhanced Utility: Access a wide range of DeFi applications across multiple blockchains.

  • Maintained Security: Staking is performed on the native Bitcoin network, preserving Bitcoin's inherent security features.

  • Liquidity: Receive a liquid token (atBTC) that can be freely used or traded, without locking up your BTC.

  • Cross-Chain Flexibility: Choose the blockchain that best suits your needs for DeFi participation.

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