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Threshold Network has rolled out major protocol upgrades and a refreshed brand to reinforce tBTC’s position in Bitcoin onchain markets.

The initiative aligns with the rapid growth of institutional Bitcoin participation, driven by widespread adoption of regulated investment products and increased corporate treasury exposure.

Recent market data shows that approximately 157,000 Bitcoin addresses hold more than $1 million, while 19,142 addresses hold over $10 million, representing an estimated $500 billion in value. This concentration has accelerated since the approval of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024. Although individual investors collectively control 65.9% of the Bitcoin supply, the majority of high-value holdings are held by affluent participants and institutions rather than small retail investors.

Institutional exposure to Bitcoin has increased substantially post-ETF approval. As of August 2025, institutional holdings reached an estimated $414 billion, supported by ETF inflows and broader corporate adoption. Corporate treasuries expanded their reserves by 40% in Q3, reaching $117 billion, and 172 publicly listed companies now hold Bitcoin. Combined, these companies own more than 1 million BTC, with MicroStrategy remaining the largest corporate holder at 640,000 BTC. By October 2025, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs had $169.48 billion in assets under management, representing 6.79% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization.

Threshold Network’s updated app marks the beginning of a broader institutional focus. The protocol now offers streamlined minting and unminting for both large-scale allocators and individual users, providing self-custodial access across multiple supported chains.

A Refined Decentralized App for Institutional Access

Threshold Network’s redesigned website offers a simplified, minimal interface focused on clarity and accessibility. This updated presentation reflects Threshold’s evolution from a single protocol to a broader framework enabling Bitcoin to operate across multiple financial environments.

The upgraded tBTC application introduces a more efficient Bitcoin-to-DeFi workflow. Users can mint tBTC directly onto supported chains through a single Bitcoin transaction, without additional signatures or multi-step approvals. Redemptions to Bitcoin Mainnet follow the same streamlined flow, allowing users to exit to native Bitcoin without friction while maintaining decentralization.

New Application Dashboards

Use tBTC

A dedicated section that helps users identify supported protocols, strategies, and integrations where tBTC can be deployed.

Vaults

A consolidated dashboard that provides access to externally managed, tBTC-integrated vault strategies. The interface is designed to simplify strategy discovery and participation.

My Activity

A user-level history log that tracks all minting, redemption, and vault interactions onchain. This enables transparent record-keeping for both institutional and individual participants.

Application Enhancements Designed for Scale

The updated tBTC application prioritizes simplicity, transparency, and operational efficiency. It supports seamless movement between Bitcoin and multiple ecosystems, including Ethereum, Layer 2 networks, and non-EVM chains, through a unified process.

Streamlined Minting and Redemptions

• Users can mint and redeem tBTC through a single Bitcoin transaction.
  
• The process removes unnecessary signing steps and reduces operational overhead for institutions.
  
• Direct minting allows for efficient deployment of Bitcoin liquidity across ecosystems.
  
• Direct redemption to the Bitcoin mainnet preserves user confidence and ensures accessibility to native BTC.
  
• Full self-custody is maintained throughout the process.
  

These upgrades establish tBTC as a permissionless mechanism for institutions, funds, custodians, and individuals to move Bitcoin across markets while retaining ownership of their assets.

Gasless Minting on Supported Networks

The introduction of gasless minting enables users to receive tBTC on supported chains without paying additional network fees. After connecting a wallet and sending Bitcoin to a single-use address, the corresponding tBTC is issued automatically. This process lowers barriers to participation for both large-scale and individual users by removing gas-related friction.

“This is a significant step forward in Threshold’s development,” said Callan Sarre, Co-Founder and CPO of Threshold Labs.

“The upgraded interface offers a unified experience that brings clarity and control to users across institutional and retail segments.”

Strengthening Infrastructure for the Next Phase of Bitcoin Finance

The protocol’s expansion comes as institutional participation grows rapidly.

“Institutional adoption has accelerated considerably since ETF approvals,” said MacLane Wilkison, Co-Founder and CEO of Threshold Labs.

“Our priority is to build infrastructure that enables institutions and corporates to interact with Bitcoin onchain securely and transparently. tBTC provides a decentralized framework for this engagement as Bitcoin becomes further integrated into traditional financial strategies.”

tBTC is now supported across a broad range of networks including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Sui, Starknet, BOB, and Optimism. Threshold plans to continue expanding integrations to support liquidity and accessibility for institutional capital flows.

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

• Institutional Bitcoin exposure has grown significantly due to ETF adoption and corporate treasury expansion.
  
• Threshold Network has introduced new app features to meet institutional requirements without compromising decentralization.
  
• The upgraded tBTC app simplifies minting, redemption, and cross-chain deployment.
  
• Gasless minting and consolidated dashboards improve accessibility and operational efficiency.
  
• Threshold aims to support the next phase of Bitcoin-native financial participation through secure, self-custodial infrastructure.
  

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Media Contact:

RC Ramos
Threshold Network
contact@tnetworklabs.com

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