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Description

For the first time, asset holders have the opportunity to earn returns on their idle cryptocurrencies in a secure manner: this eliminates the need for trusting third parties or bridging to different chains. Bitcoin holders can lock their assets in a self-custodial fashion, which grants them the ability to validate Proof of Stake (PoS) chains and receive yields as a form of reward. Thanks to the rapid unbinding and scalable restaking capabilities of the protocol, stakers also benefit from enhanced liquidity and higher yields. This solution eradicates the risks associated with bridging, wrapping, or pegging their assets, while ensuring robust protection against PoS-related attacks. It serves as an ideal integration for every PoS chain. The Babylon project has designed innovative security protocols aimed at utilizing Bitcoin to fortify the decentralized ecosystem. In pursuit of this goal, Babylon capitalizes on three fundamental aspects of Bitcoin: its value as an asset, the PoW-secured timestamping server, and the unparalleled censorship-resistance of its blockspace. By pioneering advanced protocols, Babylon aspires to create a more secure and Bitcoin-focused decentralized future, ultimately empowering users and enhancing the stability of the entire ecosystem.

Description

Ducat is a Bitcoin-native lending and stablecoin protocol that enables users to borrow against BTC without transferring custody to a centralized lender. The protocol places Bitcoin into a 2-of-2 Taproot vault and allows borrowers to mint UNIT or receive USDC against the value of their collateral. Loan creation, redemptions, liquidations, and other core mechanics are enforced through Bitcoin transactions and Script rather than through an external blockchain or Layer 2 network. Borrowers can select different collateral ratios based on their preferred risk level and can borrow up to 62.5% of the BTC value held in a vault. Ducat charges a one-time 7% minting fee and does not charge ongoing interest on the loan. A dashboard shows collateral ratios, liquidation prices, BTC price updates, and vault health so users can monitor and manage their borrowing positions. UNIT is a dollar-pegged stablecoin backed by overcollateralized Bitcoin and can be transferred through the protocol's ecash layer or exchanged for USDC. The protocol also includes a liquidation system in which participants can recapitalize undercollateralized vaults and receive discounted BTC. Ducat states that every vault and loan can be independently verified on Bitcoin and that the system can operate without custodians, bridges, or wrapped BTC. Ducat is intended for Bitcoin holders, BTC-focused investors, and decentralized finance users seeking non-custodial access to dollar-denominated liquidity.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Bitcoin Yes 
AltheaSuite Yes 
Binance Yes 
BitCanna Yes 
Cosmos Yes 
Cosmostation Yes 
Epos Yes 
F2Pool Yes 
Figment Yes 
Framework Yes 
Gem Yes 
Hypersign Yes 
Injective Yes 
Kiln Yes 
Polygon Yes 
Prysm Yes 
Solv Yes 
Stargaze Yes 
The Archway Platform Yes 
imToken Yes 

Integrations

Bitcoin Yes 
AltheaSuite No 
Binance No 
BitCanna No 
Cosmos No 
Cosmostation No 
Epos No 
F2Pool No 
Figment No 
Framework No 
Gem No 
Hypersign No 
Injective No 
Kiln No 
Polygon No 
Prysm No 
Solv No 
Stargaze No 
The Archway Platform No 
imToken No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Babylon

Country

United States

Website

babylonchain.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ducat Protocol

Founded

2000

Country

United Kingdom

Website

ducatprotocol.com

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