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Babylon: Bitcoin Staking, 45 Cosmos Chains to Checkpoint to BTC

Mar 25, 2024
David Tse, an expert in Bitcoin staking and Cosmos chains, discusses Babylon's Bitcoin staking testnet with 45 Cosmos chains. Topics include Bitcoin staking with Babylon and Osmosis, role of Babylon in Bitcoin staking, staking on various chains, Babylon's security and utility, BRC 20 standards in Babylon, Bitcoin staking on Babylon Chain, fraud-proof methods, and Bitcoin layering in blockchain systems.
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  • Babylon Chain enables Bitcoin staking without wrapping, utilizing time-lock contracts for secure delegation.
  • Self-custodial staking on Babylon Chain ensures maximum security with validators running Bitcoin SPV nodes.

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Innovative Bitcoin Staking Protocol

Babylon Chain introduces a novel Bitcoin staking protocol that allows users to stake Bitcoin directly on the blockchain without the need for wrapping. The protocol involves time-lock contracts on the Bitcoin blockchain, enabling secure delegation without custodial risks.

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