Threshold Network

Today, we're thrilled to announce that BTC is now an accessible bridge to DeFi on one of the most powerful layer-one chains in crypto: Sui, a high-performance, composable blockchain infrastructure. This new access point for BTC holders marks a fundamental shift in how Bitcoin can participate in DeFi ecosystems: combining Bitcoin's security with 400 milliseconds transaction finality.

An Unlikely Alliance: Hard Money x Fluid Experience

At first glance, avid Bitcoin users and Sui ecosystem builders may appear to represent different ends of the blockchain spectrum—one rooted in the principles of sound money and decentralization, the other focused on pushing the boundaries of user experience and blockchain scalability. Yet it is precisely this contrast that makes their collaboration so compelling. The convergence of Bitcoin’s monetary integrity with Sui’s high-performance infrastructure will create a uniquely powerful foundation for the next phase of decentralized finance.

Sui, the only blockchain built for mass adoption, offers an unmatched combination of scalability, speed, and composability of assets. While other chains often compromise on speed or decentralization, Sui has engineered an environment where high performance coexists with user trust. With support for 297,000 TPS and 400ms finality, Sui will provide the environment needed to transform BTC into active capital.

tBTC will bring Bitcoin's multi-trillion-dollar liquidity to a deeply integrated DeFi network through its multi-layered architecture. Unlike centralized wrapped tokens that compromise Bitcoin's core principles, tBTC works for everyone. Institutions achieve compliance, while Bitcoin maximalists maintain their sovereignty. This integration will activate Bitcoin's utility across multiple Sui-native DeFi protocols, including Bluefin, Bucket, AlphaLend, and AlphaFi, while providing users with a variety of ways to utilize their Bitcoin.

“tBTC is expected to bring a massive amount of Bitcoin liquidity to Sui, creating a bridge that truly matters—not just for institutions but for everyday people who love Bitcoin,” said Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Mysten Labs, the original contributors to Sui. “This new integration opens another door to accessible, sovereign BTCfi participation.”

Both tBTC and Sui share a fundamental vision: challenging the false polarity between performance and decentralization. Sui achieves this through its innovative object-centric model that minimizes coordination costs. tBTC accomplishes this through its decentralized and trust-minimized approach to Bitcoin on DeFi. Together, they will represent not merely a technical integration but a reimagining of what decentralized finance was always meant to be.

“Bitcoin was designed to be used, not locked away,” said Callan “Sap” Sarre, Co-founder at Threshold Labs. “With tBTC on Sui, we will combine the security of threshold cryptography with a high-throughput network to create a new standard for Bitcoin utility.”

Strategic Convergence for Next-Gen Bitcoin DeFi

This launch marks the beginning of a comprehensive three-month campaign supported by an alliance of ecosystem leaders committed to building a sustainable Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem on Sui:

Sui: Delivering strategic support and technical infrastructure to enable sustainable Bitcoin utility throughout the Sui ecosystem.

Bluefin: Acting as the primary DEX partner, powering deep tBTC liquidity and efficient trading across key trade pairs.

AlphaFi: Unlocking leveraged yield opportunities for tBTC through auto-looping vaults built for risk-adjustable strategies.

AlphaLend: Facilitating tBTC lending and borrowing, empowering users to earn yield or access liquidity while maintaining full Bitcoin exposure.

Bucket: A collateralized debt platform that allows users to leverage tBTC as collateral to unlock onchain liquidity.

Sui is set to become the first non-EVM chain to support direct tBTC minting via the Threshold app, broadening access and strengthening its role as a leading destination for Bitcoin liquidity. A growing suite of DeFi applications is unlocking new utilities for BTC, from trading and lending to using tBTC as collateral on protocols like Bucket. Together, these innovations are transforming BTC from a dormant store of value into a fluid, productive asset with long-term yield potential.

watch the video via: https://youtu.be/RZRNV0SJ7kA How to Mint tBTC on Sui Network:

Learn how you can mint tBTC from Native Bitcoin to Sui Network, by watching this video, or following the steps below:

Go to https://dashboard.threshold.network/tBTC/mint

Connect your Sui-compatible wallet

Choose your destination chain "Sui”: On the upper right section of the dApp, you can choose your destination chain to Sui.

Provide Deposit and Return Addresses: You'll need to provide a valid Sui address to receive your tBTC and a BTC return address for potential future use.

Make a BTC Deposit: Send the desired amount of BTC (minimum 0.01 BTC) to the unique BTC deposit address generated by the portal.

Initiate Minting: Once the BTC deposit is made, the system will initiate the minting process. You'll need to sign the transaction in your wallet to confirm the minting and claim your tBTC on Sui.

Wait for tBTC: The tBTC should arrive in your wallet within a few hours, typically between 1 and 3 hours.

Get Involved: Your Roadmap to Capital-Efficient Bitcoin

This launch will represent the beginning of what's possible when Bitcoin's foundational values meet next-generation blockchain technology. Bitcoin represents the original vision of cryptocurrency. Sui represents its evolution. tBTC on Sui won’t force a choice between honoring Bitcoin's principles and embracing DeFi's future: it will deliver both.

Get involved in this campaign by:

Direct Minting of tBTC on Sui via https://dashboard.threshold.network

Direct Minting Tutorial: https://youtu.be/RZRNV0SJ7kA

Participating in Galxe Quest and Other Rewards Quest

Experience fluid trading on Bluefin DEX: https://trade.bluefin.io/deposit/0x86a297256529521b4a5f2b619d4ee94286a52bcdf6bbb2a68f98d0f67221b098

Access sophisticated Bitcoin lending through AlphaLend:

Transform idle BTC into everyday utility with Bucket

Automate complex Bitcoin strategies with AlphaFi

Bitcoin was never meant to sit idle. On Sui, it won’t have to.

The world’s most valuable digital asset is flowing freely – thanks to Sui and tBTC. Learn more here and follow us on X @SuiFoundation and @TheTNetwork.

About Threshold Network

Threshold Network is a decentralized protocol that combines cryptography and blockchain infrastructure to power privacy-preserving, secure, and permissionless applications. Home to tBTC, the leading decentralized wrapped Bitcoin, Threshold enables trust-minimized access to on-chain finance without relying on centralized custodians. The network is built to uphold decentralization, transparency, and user sovereignty across ecosystems. For more information about Threshold Network, visit https://threshold.network.

About Sui

Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed from the ground up to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible to everyone. Its object-centric model, based on the Move programming language, enables parallel execution, sub-second finality, and rich on-chain assets. With horizontally scalable processing and storage, Sui supports a wide range of applications with unrivaled speed at low cost. Sui is a step-function advancement in blockchain and a platform on which creators and developers can build amazing user-friendly experiences.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Investing in cryptocurrency and digital assets involves a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

You own Bitcoin. You want to continue owning Bitcoin, but you also need a steady cash flow. Pay your mortgage. Fund your business. Cover daily expenses. All without selling your Bitcoin.

In June 2025, Threshold Network's tBTC infrastructure made this possible. Through strategic partnerships and a 90-day incentive program, holders can now access dollar liquidity while keeping their Bitcoin. No selling. No centralized custody. Just math, protecting your keys.

Key June developments:

MUSD launched: 1% BTC loans using tBTC (150% collateral ratio)

Arbitrum: Curve tBTC/WBTC pool: Up to 4.33% CRV rewards

Base: Aerodrome tBTC/cbBTC pool: 7.78% AERO rewards

Re7 x Gearbox: Leverage opportunities now available for tBTC

Starknet: Direct minting of tBTC now live on L2

tBTC listings: Now available on Venus and Avnu

The MUSD Moment: Dollar Loans Using Bitcoin as Collateral

Convert to tBTC: Use Threshold's decentralized Bitcoin bridge—no single entity controls your funds. The 51-of-100 threshold system ensures true decentralization. Conversion rewards start immediately.

Mint MUSD: Lock tBTC as collateral at a 150% ratio. Get stablecoins worth 2/3 of your Bitcoin value. Only tBTC is accepted, ensuring trust-minimized infrastructure. Minting bonuses for early participants.

Use Your MUSD: Spend it. Lend it. Invest it. Pay real expenses with Bitcoin-backed dollars. Usage rewards compound over time.

Keep Bitcoin Exposure: Your Bitcoin still appreciates while you spend MUSD. No selling. No taxes. No loss of upside. Long-term position rewards maximize benefits.

The results speak clearly:

$500 million+ in total value locked through tBTC

5,244 tBTC actively circulating across 3,287 holders

$3.6 billion+ in cumulative bridge volume

Zero custody failures since 2020

Currently represents 3.9% of all Bitcoin on Ethereum

Why Mezo Chose tBTC Over Centralized Alternatives

When Mezo evaluated Bitcoin infrastructure for MUSD, they required something that aligned with their vision: no centralized custody, instant liquidity, and proven security. tBTC delivers this through distributed control, where no single entity can access the underlying Bitcoin. This makes MUSD truly decentralized. Real Bitcoin backs your loan with no centralized custody or single point of failure. This trust-minimized architecture matters because it enables true Bitcoin finance.

When Mezo launched MUSD on May 28, they chose tBTC as their exclusive Bitcoin infrastructure. The key: your Bitcoin never enters company custody. It remains secure by distributed signers using threshold cryptography.

On Mezo, Bitcoin is the native currency for gas and transaction fees. When you pay fees, your wallet displays "BTC" because that's what you're using; tBTC is integrated so deeply that it becomes invisible. Through MUSD, you can:

Business Operations: Pay salaries in dollars while keeping Bitcoin reserves

Real Estate: Use Bitcoin as collateral for property down payments

Personal Finance: Utilize your Bitcoin for daily expenses.

Investment Opportunities: Access instant liquidity during market opportunities

Mezo offers to lock tBTC as collateral at a 150% ratio, and get stablecoins worth 2/3 of your Bitcoin value, all while your Bitcoin continues to appreciate. This is Bitcoin working as both a store of value and a medium of exchange.

June's Yield Opportunities: Liquidity Pools, Lending Markets, and L2 Expansion

Threshold Network’s tBTC is also highlighting limited liquidity pool rewards on Base and Arbitrum as part of its ongoing efforts to incentivize decentralized Bitcoin adoption and deepen cross-chain DeFi liquidity. Liquidity Pool Rewards:

Arbitrum Curve tBTC/WBTC pool: Now offering 1.73% → 4.33% CRV rewards for liquidity providers [Access it here]

Base Aerodrome tBTC/cbBTC pool: Earning 7.78% AERO rewards for concentrated positions [Access it here]

These pools ensure deep liquidity for MUSD users converting between Bitcoin representations, with rewards making it attractive for liquidity providers while benefiting borrowers through better rates.

Re7 Capital and Gearbox Protocol deployed professional lending markets for tBTC. Users access structured strategies with up to 6x leverage on uptBTC positions. No lockups for lenders. Efficient capital for borrowers. Threshold's liquidity incentives ensure attractive opportunities for early participants.

Starknet users can now directly mint tBTC using the Threshold dApp. No bridge risks. No wrapped tokens. Just Bitcoin - secured by threshold cryptography, created where you need it. This positions tBTC as the native Bitcoin standard for Starknet's growing ecosystem. [X Post: https://x.com/TheTNetwork/status/1932799438185246951]

Venus Protocol brought tBTC to their $1.5 billion platform on BNB Chain. Their announcement: "Native BTC, bridged without middlemen, now participating in decentralized applications." Major platforms are choosing decentralized infrastructure over centralized alternatives. [X : https://x.com/VenusProtocol/status/1933560871684616461]

Avnu integrated Starknet tBTC for optimal liquidity routing across Starknet. As they noted: "Bitcoin on Starknet. Starknet on Bitcoin. Day by day, it's becoming real."https://x.com/avnu_fi/status/1933438024496377953

$100M+ in June Integrations Choose Decentralization with tBTC

June's adoption wave demonstrates the market's preference for proven infrastructure. While newer bridges promise theoretical benefits, protocols building real products need demonstrated reliability:

Mezo built their entire Bitcoin finance vision on tBTC

Venus evaluated all options for its $1.5B platform

Gearbox brought a professional trading infrastructure

Starknet chose tBTC for native L2 integration

Each chose Threshold's battle-tested infrastructure over alternatives. The common thread: proven security, established track record, and true decentralization.

Access MUSD Loans, Gearbox Markets, and L2 Minting Today

The infrastructure is operational. The incentives are active. Bitcoin holders have concrete choices: Through Threshold Network's tBTC, you can access MUSD loans without selling Bitcoin. Participate in professional lending markets. Move seamlessly across chains. Earn rewards for early adoption. All while maintaining complete sovereignty—your keys, your coins, always.

Arbitrum Curve tBTC/WBTC pool: [Access it here]

Base Aerodrome tBTC/cbBTC pool: [Access it here]

Re7 Capital and Gearbox Protocol: [Click here]

Starknet Direct Minting (Connect a Starknet wallet) : [Click here]

Venus Protocol tBTC Listing: [Click here]

Avnu tBTC Listing: [Click here]

June 2025 marked the moment Bitcoin became both pristine collateral and functional money. Not through promises or theory, but through a working infrastructure that secures over half a billion dollars. The impossible choice between holding and using? Eliminated.

Welcome to the Bitcoin Standard for DeFi, powered by Threshold Network.

Start today: Threshold Website | Threshold dApp | Documentation

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Investing in cryptocurrency and digital assets involves a high degree of risk. Always conduct your research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.