OKX Just Gave Bitcoin a Whole New Life with xBTC
Let’s be real—Bitcoin has been the king of store-of-value, but when it comes to DeFi? It’s been pretty much sidelined. No smart contracts, no yield farming, no on-chain action. OKX just changed that.

Meet xBTC, a new wrapped version of Bitcoin that works on Solana, Sui, and Aptos. Here’s the kicker: every xBTC token is backed 1:1 by actual BTC sitting in OKX’s custody. So you’re not giving up your Bitcoin—you’re upgrading it.
How does it work? You deposit your Bitcoin, and OKX mints xBTC on-chain. Then, you’re free to use that xBTC like any other token—swap it, lend it, farm with it, or stack it as collateral. The big win? Zero minting or burning fees. Just pay your regular gas and you’re good.
Worried about whether it’s really backed? OKX has live proof-of-reserves, so you can verify the real BTC at any time. No sketchy accounting, no trust games. This isn’t another wrapped-token rug waiting to happen.
xBTC is launching on three of the fastest, cheapest chains in the game—Solana, Sui, and Aptos. OKX says more chains are coming. So yeah, Bitcoin is finally getting a seat at the DeFi table.
If you’re a BTC holder who’s tired of just HODLing and watching DeFi pass you by, this might be your move.
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