This is the kind of move that doesn’t just upgrade infrastructure it upgrades the entire narrative around Bitcoin liquidity.
BTC.b already had deep trust on Avalanche, integrated with DeFi giants like Aave, GMX and Benqi.
Now, with @Lombard_Finance stepping in to handle its operations and security, we’re watching the next stage of Bitcoin’s evolution in real time.
The partnership between Ava Labs and Lombard connects two ends of the ecosystem:
Avalanche’s DeFi network and Lombard’s institutional grade Bitcoin infrastructure.
It’s a powerful combination fast execution on one side, transparent and verifiable BTC backing on the other.
What stands out to me is that this isn’t about speculation or hype.
It’s about turning Bitcoin into usable, compliant, and composable collateral something both institutions and onchain users can trust.
As BTC.b transitions under Lombard’s framework, we’ll see stronger proof of reserve systems, cross-chain reach via Chainlink CCIP, and a unified capital market forming around Bitcoin.
That’s not just an upgrade for Avalanche it’s a major leap for Bitcoin DeFi as a whole.
The future of crypto isn’t just multi-chain.
It’s multi institutional and onchain and Lombard is building that bridge.
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