Introduction
BounceBit is redefining Bitcoin’s role in finance by merging centralized and decentralized systems into a unified infrastructure. Through its CeDeFi (Centralized-enabled Decentralized Finance) model, the project transforms Bitcoin from a passive store of value into an active, yield-generating asset for both institutions and retail users.
What Is CeDeFi, and Why Does It Matter?
CeDeFi aims to harness the liquidity and efficiency of centralized finance while preserving the transparency and composability of DeFi. BounceBit holds user assets in regulated custody—partnering with firms like Mainnet Digital and Ceffu—while enabling these assets to be used on-chain via Liquid Custody Tokens (LCTs). This model solves a key problem: institutional-grade yield strategies were previously out of reach for average users.
The Dual-Token PoS System: Security and DeFi Flexibility
At the heart of BounceBit’s innovation is a dual-token Proof-of-Stake chain secured by both Bitcoin (tokenized as BBTC) and the native BB token. This model blends Bitcoin's unparalleled security with the programmability of an EVM-compatible chain. Validators stake BTC and BB in tandem to secure the network—a design that underpins restaking use cases and yields for the ecosystem.
BTC Restaking and Shared-Security Clients (SSCs)
The concept of restaking allows users to unlock multiple layers of yield on their Bitcoin holdings. Users deposit BTC into regulated custody and receive stBBTC (a liquid staking derivative). This can be restaked to SSCs—like sidechains, oracles, or bridges—or used across DeFi primitives like AMMs, lending or farming. Meanwhile, BTC in custody earns premium yield through market-neutral strategies like funding rate arbitrage.
Institutional Strategies Made Accessible
BounceBit brings complex strategies—like funding rate arbitrage and basis trading—previously reserved for quant funds and institutional players, into reach for retail users. Through diversified CeDeFi offerings, including automated vaults and Delta-neutral strategies, users gain yield without sacrificing security or transparency.
Real-World Asset (RWA) Integration & CeDeFi-as-a-Service
To boost yield diversity, BounceBit integrates real-world assets—such as tokenized Treasuries and private credit—into its ecosystem. This allows investors to earn structured yield from traditional financial instruments while participating in CeDeFi mechanisms. Institutions benefit from settlement layers, CeDeFi-enabled credit markets, and on-chain RWA liquidity. Strategic partners include Ethena, Ondo Finance, Hashnote, Plume, and Google Cloud.
Roadmap Highlights
BounceBit’s 2025 roadmap is packed with institutional-grade features:
Q1: Launch of BounceBit Prime—a platform bridging TradFi yield with CeDeFi infrastructure.
Q2: Expansion of BB Chain ecosystem and debut of RWA credit markets.
Q3: Launch of an RWA settlement and clearing house.
Q4: Introduction of regulatory-compliant yield products tailored for institutional investors.
Final Thoughts
BounceBit isn’t just building a blockchain—it’s constructing a bridge between two realms of finance. By standardizing security, enhancing accessibility, and integrating real-world financial instruments, it’s transforming what Bitcoin can do. While its infrastructure is complex, its mission is simple: giving everyone, from institutional whales to everyday users, access to sustainable, structured yield.
