BTC Leverage-Loop Vault

b14g introduces BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults, a suite of yield-generating products designed to empower Bitcoin holders to earn consistent returns on their various Bitcoin-based assets. Built upon a robust and innovative DeFi infrastructure, our vaults simplify the process of yield generation, offering user-friendly interactions coupled with secure and efficient asset management. BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults embody b14g's core mission: to make Bitcoin DeFi accessible, safe, and truly rewarding for everyone.


Quick Overview

BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults empower Bitcoin holders to effortlessly earn yield on their Bitcoin-based assets. Key features include:

  • Accepts deposits of various Bitcoin-based assets (e.g., WBTC, solvBTC.core, lstBTC)

  • Generates yield denominated in the deposited asset and CORE tokens

  • Withdraw anytime with 1-day unbonding, no lock-ups

  • Yield generated through lending and strategic reinvestment into the b14g Merge Marketplace


How It Works

BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults securely and automatically generate yield through a straightforward process:

1. Deposit: Users deposit their chosen Bitcoin-based asset (e.g., WBTC, solvBTC.core, lstBTC) directly into the respective BTC Leverage-Loop Vault.

2. Yield Generation:

  • The vault supplies the deposited asset to lending platforms (e.g., Colend), earning interest rewards denominated in the deposited Bitcoin-based asset.

  • Additionally, the vault borrows CORE tokens against the deposited asset as collateral and strategically reinvests these CORE tokens within the b14g ecosystem, such as staking in the Merge Marketplace, generating further rewards in CORE.

3. Withdrawal: Users can easily withdraw their original deposited asset and the accumulated rewards (in both the deposited Bitcoin-based asset and CORE tokens) at any time, subject to a brief 1-day unbonding period. No lock-ups.


Yield Sources

The BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults generate yield from multiple sources of yield:

Base Yield

  • Generated from lending the deposited Bitcoin-based asset (e.g., WBTC, solvBTC.core, lstBTC) through integrated lending protocols (e.g., Colend), with yield denominated in the deposited asset.

  • CORE tokens borrowed against deposited Bitcoin-based asset are invested into the b14g marketplace, generating yield in CORE token.

Additional Incentives

  • Additional b14g points for vault participants


Risks and Mitigation

Privileged Roles and Security

The vault employs a multi-layered security model:

  • Distributed Control: The vault will be a shared multi-sig Safe. A majority of signers is required to make any changes to the strategy, such as accepting new assets or whitelisting new markets.

  • Transparent Operations: The on-chain strategies can be monitored to verify execution and prevent misuse of funds.

  • Strategy Constraints: The vault is limited to a pre-defined mandate that defines its deployment and risk management parameters.

Participating in the BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults, like all DeFi activities, involves certain risks you should know about. At b14g, we want to be upfront about that — and we have also proactively implemented several measures to mitigate these potential issues and ensure the security and efficiency of the vault.

Smart Contract Risks

The vault operates through smart contracts, including those tied to Colend and the b14g marketplace. Like any code, these could contain bugs or vulnerabilities that might lead to fund loss. To reduce this risk, we have undergo thorough audits by reputable third-party security firms before deployment. These audits will scrutinize the code for potential weaknesses and ensure adherence to best security practices. [Audit reports available here]

Integration Risk

Since the yield we accumulate comes from our integrated protocols, the risks associated with them is also something we have to account for. If one of those protocols is exploited or has a critical design flaw, it could affect our vault too.

To mitigate this:

  • We only integrate with protocols that have strong reputations and proven security.

  • We’ve built a real-time risk engine that continuously monitors all integrated protocols.

  • Vault interactions are governed by a multi-signature system, adding a safeguard against single points of failure or unauthorized changes.

Our Current integration partners are

  • Colend

Liquidation Risks (related to borrowing CORE)

The vault borrows CORE tokens against the deposited Bitcoin-based asset. A significant and rapid decrease in the price of the collateral asset (e.g., WBTC, solvBTC.core, lstBTC) could lead to the vault's collateral falling below the required threshold, potentially triggering liquidation of the borrowed CORE position and potentially impacting the overall yield.

To mitigate this:

  • We maintain conservative collateral ratios with a health factor threshold of 1.5.

  • The vault constantly tracks collateral levels and will automatically rebalance or reduce borrowing if the health factor approaches that threshold.

Risk is part of DeFi—but so is smart risk management. The BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults are designed with guardrails and proactive monitoring to keep it resilient in volatile conditions.


Ready to Participate?

If you're clear on how BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults work, including the structure, yield generation and risks, head over to your favorite vault now.

→ See how to participate in BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults → BTC Leverage-Loop Vaults FAQs

Enjoy your BTCFi yield!

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