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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.
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Ordinals represent non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Bitcoin blockchain, with ordinal theory focusing on the unique identification of satoshis, enabling their tracking, transfer, and the assignment of meaning. Satoshis, rather than bitcoin as a whole, serve as the fundamental unit of the Bitcoin ecosystem, where one bitcoin is divisible into exactly 100 million satoshis. Notably, ordinal theory functions independently, relying solely on Bitcoin without needing any sidechains or additional tokens, making it applicable without modifying the existing Bitcoin network. Currently, this theory is operational and elevates the worth of satoshis by giving them numismatic significance, fostering an environment for collecting and trading them as collectibles. Each satoshi can be uniquely inscribed with various content, thus creating distinct digital artifacts that are native to the Bitcoin platform and can be stored in Bitcoin wallets while being transmitted through Bitcoin transactions. These inscriptions possess the same durability, immutability, security, and decentralized nature as Bitcoin itself, further enhancing their value and appeal in the digital asset market. As a result, ordinals represent a fascinating intersection of art, technology, and currency within the realm of blockchain innovations.
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Integrations
Bitcoin
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Gamma
HERE Wallet
Leather
Meteor Wallet
MyNearWallet
NEAR Wallet
OKX
ORDX
Integrations
Bitcoin
Clarinet
Gamma
HERE Wallet
Leather
Meteor Wallet
MyNearWallet
NEAR Wallet
OKX
ORDX
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Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
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Windows
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ducat Protocol
Founded
2000
Country
United Kingdom
Website
ducatprotocol.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Ordinals
Founded
2022
Website
ordinals.com