Bitcoin ($BTC) is the largest asset in the crypto space, but no DeFi protocol has fully tapped into its liquidity yet. The reason is simple: 99% of DeFi protocols require users to give up control. Either you wrap it into $WBTC, where your real $BTC ends up in a custodian’s address and you’re left holding an IOU. Or you use a cross-chain bridge—those infamous bridge hacks? Any seasoned player can name several off the top of their head. Bottom line: if Bitcoin holders want liquidity, they have to abandon the principle of 'not your keys, not your coins.' @(babylonlabs.io)’s solution is Babylon Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV): Native $BTC is used directly as collateral—no wrapping, no bridging, no intermediaries. Your Bitcoin stays locked in a vault controlled by your own signature from start to finish. The first use case is a collaboration with Aave v4, where users can stake native $BTC and borrow $USDC or $USDT directly on Ethereum. This is the first-ever native and trustless $BTC lending solution—not just another wrapped rebrand. Babylon isn’t new to the game. Their BTC Staking Protocol, launched in 2025, hit a peak TVL of $7.2 billion, making it the largest project in the Bitcoin space. TBV is their next move, bringing native $BTC liquidity into the broader on-chain economy. Beyond lending, use cases like stablecoins, derivatives, and credit cards are already lining up. The public testnet is live, and the faucet is ready. If you want to be among the first to experience native $BTC collateralized lending, you can dive in and try out the process now ⬇️ https://btc-vaults.testnet.(babylonlabs.io)/ BABY baby