Meet kBTC
The secure way to bring the power of Bitcoin to Ethereum, OP Mainnet, and beyond.
The power of Bitcoin. The possibilities of multiple networks.
The kBTC token lets you leverage the power of Bitcoin while interacting with Ethereum, OP Mainnet, and other growing DeFi ecosystems.
Fully-backed. Fully exchangeable anytime.
How it works
How it works
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