We are excited to share that the SCRIPT - Bitcoin Collateral Risk Assessment Framework was released today. Both applications and Bitcoin holders can utilize SCRIPT to evaluate the counterparty risks tied to any Bitcoin collateral solution, including Babylon's. To provide a clear and thorough evaluation, the framework is structured around six specific risk categories. Read more in the thread below.
The Quarterly Founders Call for Babylon Labs is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, 2026. We invite you to tune into our X livestream at 6:30 AM PT, which corresponds to 1:30 PM UTC and 9:30 PM HKT.
Hosted by @dntse and @baby_fisherman, the upcoming session will explore a variety of important subjects. The hosts will deliver the latest updates regarding the Trustless Bitcoin Vault, reflect on our recent wins, discuss valuable learnings, and outline key system optimizations. The broadcast will also feature a dedicated community Q&A segment.
If there is anything specific you would like to ask the team, please feel free to leave your questions in the comments below.
At the @consensus2026 event, @dntse joined @CoinDesk live to discuss an exciting advancement for the cryptocurrency community. The conversation focused on how TBV is elevating Bitcoin from a static asset you merely hold into a dynamic tool you can actively use. It was pointed out that absolutely anyone can take their Bitcoin and participate trustlessly as collateral within any DeFi protocol. To hear the full explanation, you can watch the video here. https://youtu.be/D2hpx3TanJw
We are delighted to share that Babylon is proudly sponsoring the Institutional Summit at @consensus2026.
Throughout the gathering, representatives from the Babylon team will be taking the stage to speak, holding meetings with various institutions, and networking with our partners.
If you plan to attend, we warmly invite you to come find us and say hello.
While attending @EthCC, @baby_fisherman took the time to connect with @GenzioCo. As shown in the provided clip, Fisher draws attention to the fact that the Bitcoin staking protocol has successfully mobilized more than $10B in BTC. This impressive achievement clearly validates the underlying importance of native BTC solutions. Moving forward, our goal is to utilize TBV's to seamlessly integrate native Bitcoin collateral directly into the Ethereum network.
At the recent @EthCC event, @baby_fisherman delivered a keynote address detailing the broader objectives of Babylon. He took the time to discuss the lingering obstacles that prevent BTC from achieving true productivity within the DeFi ecosystem. To illustrate how people currently navigate this environment, he pointed out a specific trend among certain BTC holders. These users are providing their BTC as collateral to obtain stablecoin loans, and they then strategically deploy those borrowed stablecoins to generate yield.
Most BTC still sits idle because the standard way to use it in DeFi usually requires intermediaries, wrapping or custodians.
Trustless Bitcoin Vaults take a different path. BTC stays on Bitcoin, locked under predefined conditions and becomes usable as collateral in digital finance.
Don't miss: @baby_fisherman DeFi Day panel - March 30 - Aave v4 and the end of fragmented liquidity @baby_fisherman keynote - March 31 - Bringing native Bitcoin collateral to Ethereum
If you’re at EthCC and want to talk native BTC collateral, come find the Babylon team.
Are you heading to EthCC? Take the opportunity to connect with the Babylon team, including @baby_fisherman, @Tristan0x15, and @0xAleksaOpacic. Be sure to mark your calendar for an upcoming keynote address by Fisher. Scheduled for the 31st of March at 1:50pm, this presentation will focus on the introduction of native Bitcoin Collateral to the Ethereum network.
While artificial intelligence certainly simplifies many aspects of life, it unfortunately provides that same scalability to automated threats, spoofing techniques, and broader attack surfaces. In the most recent release of The Vault Ep. 9, @menzel_clayton from @ledger sits down to discuss this exact challenge. He outlines precisely why the contemporary financial landscape must increasingly rely on hardware-backed verification to remain secure.
Our newest episode of Vault features a discussion with @menzel_clayton regarding the distinct benefits provided by @ledger. He explains how the ongoing trend of software compression falls short when it comes to resolving the specific security hurdles introduced by the agentic economy. We invite you to view the complete Vault episode by visiting the link provided below.
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our participation in DeFi Day Cannes on March 30, where we will be teaming up with @aave, @EthCC, and @therollupco.
Attendees can look forward to an entire day packed with keynote speeches, intimate fireside chats, group panels, and real time interviews. These sessions will highlight the innovative groups currently pushing the boundaries of the decentralized finance space.
During the event, @baby_fisherman is slated to speak on the panel titled "Aave v4 & the End of Fragmented Liquidity."
We look forward to meeting everyone in Cannes. We will be in great company alongside other industry leaders such as @chainlink, @maplefinance, @Stablecoin, @XLayerOfficial, and many others.
Anyone who was unable to catch the recent livestream featuring @Ledger should certainly take the time to watch the recording.
Drawing on his background with Babylon, @menzel_clayton provided a highly informative perspective that tackled a variety of essential subjects. He explored the realities of AI, UX, payments, security, and self-custody. Furthermore, he emphasized the ongoing requirement for human interaction in a digital world and detailed what secure Bitcoin utility must genuinely entail.
The perspective shared by @menzel_clayton is absolutely spot on. We need to stop treating Bitcoin as simply a digital asset to stash away and leave completely untouched. To bring more practicality to the space, Babylon and @Ledger have teamed up to enhance the usability of Bitcoin utilizing TBVs. Through this joint effort, individuals can finally tap into actual utility while firmly maintaining the exact same self-custody and strict security measures they already depend on.
There is already undeniable market interest for Bitcoin utility, a trend initially validated by Wrapped BTC. At present, Ethereum supports in excess of $14B in active cbBTC and WBTC. The decentralized platform Aave, which currently maintains a total value locked greater than $24B, highlights this activity perfectly. Depositors on Aave have supplied 26.1k cbBTC equating to $1.8B, alongside 40.8k WBTC representing $2.9B.
This data sends an unmistakable message that Bitcoin investors are eager to access lending and borrowing features.
To meet this need, Trustless Bitcoin Vaults are introducing these financial tools directly to native BTC owners on the original blockchain. Users can now bypass the need to wrap their assets, utilize cross chain bridges, or exit the Bitcoin network entirely. This innovation empowers individuals to engage in borrowing and lending activities on Ethereum using their native BTC, while executing everything straight from Bitcoin.
The perspective shared by @0xBinari captures the situation perfectly. Funneling BTC into bridges, wrapped systems, or discretionary custody layers is simply not the ultimate goal. We are developing TBVs to offer an entirely different solution. With our design, BTC stays securely locked on the Bitcoin blockchain, allowing users to maintain the core self-custody model. Meanwhile, external protocols are able to verify and utilize that state on Ethereum without resorting to any custodial shortcuts. We are initiating this rollout with @aave, and the effort features @bestinslotxyz.