Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has outlined a new vision for integrating Bitcoin into decentralized finance (DeFi), potentially unlocking a $2 trillion market. During an appearance on the Mr. M Podcast alongside early Bitcoin adopter Davinci Jeremie, Hoskinson emphasized the growing demand for financial tools within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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Bitcoin DeFi: A Sleeping Giant?
Hoskinson pointed out that despite Bitcoin’s massive market value, it lacks total value locked (TVL) in DeFi applications. Bitcoin holders seek yield and innovative financial products, yet the infrastructure to support this remains underdeveloped. Cardano presents a unique solution through its Babel fees system, which allows users to pay transaction fees using native assets instead of ADA. If Bitcoin is wrapped on Cardano, holders could pay fees directly in Bitcoin, simplifying the user experience.
Drawing an analogy to credit card transactions abroad, Hoskinson explained that this mechanism would make Bitcoin DeFi seamless, allowing users to interact with DeFi applications without converting assets.
Midnight: Enhancing Cardano’s Multichain Future
Beyond Bitcoin integration, Hoskinson highlighted the role of the Midnight project, which is set to launch this year. Midnight is designed to enhance Cardano’s interoperability, transforming blockchain networks from isolated ecosystems into a connected infrastructure. He likened this evolution to Florida’s integration with the U.S. mainland, predicting that it will drive higher transaction volumes and broader adoption.
Cardano’s Bitcoin Influence
Interestingly, Hoskinson acknowledged that Cardano borrows several principles from Bitcoin, including deflationary monetary policies, a fixed supply, and the UTXO transaction model. These elements, combined with Cardano’s proof-of-stake mechanism, aim to provide Bitcoin users with a familiar yet enhanced DeFi experience.
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Hoskinson believes that Cardano’s expansion into Bitcoin DeFi will attract key industry players like MetaMask, fostering exponential growth in TVL, user activity, and transaction volume. He projected that over the next 24 to 36 months, Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem will see significant advancements, positioning it as a critical player in bridging Bitcoin and decentralized finance.
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