On July 22, Aptos announced that LayerZero launched a cross-chain WBTC based on the OFT standard, providing a new pathway for Bitcoin to cross to Aptos. This version of WBTC can seamlessly cross chains through LayerZero without additional encapsulation or delay. Aptos thus further expands its native and secure BTC liquidity sources.
With the launch of xBTC and the integration of WBTC-OFT, Aptos now offers two clear and composable DeFi entry paths for Bitcoin holders. These two asset types jointly eliminate long-standing obstacles that have restricted Bitcoin's on-chain potential, simplifying transfer processes, unifying liquidity, and directly connecting BTC to Aptos' high-performance DeFi ecosystem.
Aptos has over $430 million in BTC-backed assets, $1.35 billion in stablecoin liquidity, and is supported by mainstream protocols such as Aries, Echo, and Hyperion, making it one of the most promising and capital-efficient deployment destinations for Bitcoin.
