Problem Statement
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Existing (re)staking models, such as those used by EigenLayer on Ethereum and Babylon on Bitcoin, allow protocols to "borrow" security from ETH or BTC stakers. While seemingly practical for quickly accessing existing capital and gaining economic security, these models often require protocols to pay stakers using their own native token.
This creates a fundamental flaw: Bitcoin stakers often lack any inherent long-term incentive to hold these newly issued tokens. Their primary asset is BTC, and without a compelling reason to believe in the long-term value or utility of the reward token, they are incentivized to quickly sell it off for stablecoins or more established assets. This behavior ignites a "dangerous cycle" of constant selling pressure, directly undermining the rewarded token's value and the protocol's long-term sustainability.
Protocols are stuck in an unsustainable cycle:
Existing Bitcoin staking models bootstrap security at the cost of protocol’s token inflation and dilution.
Launching their own Bitcoin staking infrastructure doesn’t mean it fills with capital, and attracting stakers can drain budgets.
There’s no plug-and-play layer to help them launch sustainable Bitcoin staking without building everything from scratch.
Users face complexity and risk:
Rewards paid in easily dumped tokens translate to poor long-term profitability for stakers.
Not all Bitcoin staking opportunities are equal— it differs widely in mechanics, rewards, and risks. Many models introduce complexities like BTC bridging or wrapping, increasing custody risks and trust issues. Other models, such as Babylon, expose BTC to slashing, where an attack or failure on the PoS chain could result in BTC loss.
There’s no single, reliable source to evaluate and access Bitcoin staking opportunities; users end up digging into 20+ tabs.
We are building b14g, Bitcoin Dual-Staking protocol that requires users to stake both BTC and the protocol’s native token together to secure the protocol network.
This fundamentally changes the incentive structure:
Native Token as Core Security Asset: The native token isn't just a reward—it’s required to secure the network, creating demand directly tied to network function.
Mitigating Sell Pressure: Staking locks up native token supply, cutting down sell-offs and supporting price stability.
Key Principles:
Non-Custodial: Users retain control of their assets, even during staking.
Modular Flexibility: Any protocol can plug in and customize their dual-staking setup to fit their tokenomics and security needs.
For protocols:
Integrate proven security without inflating away their token's worth.
Benefit from a flexible, modular staking framework allowing customization.
Access a network of BTC holders looking for yield.
For BTC holders:
Simplified access to vetted Bitcoin yields & staking opportunities.
BTC stay non-custodial—no bridges, no wrapping, no slashing.
