DeFi

Bitcoin

Threshold

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    <h4 class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8"><strong>This development is poised to enhance Bitcoin’s utility in the decentralized economy.</strong></h4> 
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      <p>It unlocks new possibilities for applications that were previously constrained by Bitcoin’s lack of native smart contract support.</p> 
      <h5><strong>ICP Boosts Bitcoin DeFi with New Integration</strong></h5> 
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<p><a href="https://internetcomputer.org/docs/current/references/t-sigs-how-it-works" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Threshold Schnorr signatures</a> represent a breakthrough in cryptographic technology. By incorporating this into its platform, ICP provides a more efficient and secure way to handle multi-signature transactions. This advancement strengthens Bitcoin’s security and boosts its support for complex DeFi operations.</p> 
<p>The integration of Bitcoin block headers extends beyond ICP’s earlier support for <a href="https://www.kraken.com/learn/what-is-bitcoin-unspent-transaction-output-utxo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bitcoin’s unspent transaction output (UTXO)</a> set. With full Bitcoin block headers, ICP projects like Omnity Network and Bioniq can now verify Bitcoin blocks independently. This feature boosts reliability and security within the ICP ecosystem, allowing developers to build more robust applications.</p> 
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<h6 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Source: <a href="https://x.com/dfinity/status/1823439621176615064" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X</a></strong></h6> 
<p>This milestone is particularly impactful as it aligns with emerging Bitcoin protocols such as Ordinal <a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/?s=inscriptions" target="_blank" rel="noopener">inscriptions</a> and the <a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/?s=BRC-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BRC-20</a> standard. These protocols have already driven a notable increase in transaction activity on Bitcoin’s network. With the new integration, developers can leverage ICP’s capabilities to create more advanced applications. This will drive further innovation within the Bitcoin ecosystem.</p> 
<h5><strong>More About ICP &amp; Bitcoin</strong></h5> 
<p>The enhanced integration means that Bitcoin can now play a more significant role in the decentralized economy, supporting a wider range of applications and services. By bridging the gap between Bitcoin’s limited smart contract functionality and the advanced capabilities of ICP, this milestone paves the way for a broader range of DeFi projects. Find more info <a href="https://internetcomputer.org/bitcoin-integration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> 
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<h6 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Source: <a href="https://x.com/dfinity/status/1823341406254985448" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X</a></strong></h6> 
<p>The ICP development team views these advancements as positioning ICP as a crucial player in the ongoing evolution of Bitcoin within the broader DeFi landscape. With improved reliability and expanded functionality, ICP aims to contribute significantly to the development of decentralized applications and services on Bitcoin, potentially transforming how Bitcoin is used and integrated within the decentralized financial system.</p> 
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ICP Enhances Bitcoin DeFi with Headers and Schnorr Signatures

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