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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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Portal revolutionizes decentralized finance by ensuring it is uncensorable, peer-to-peer, and minimizes trust, similar to Bitcoin's fundamental qualities. By facilitating provable execution of cross-chain contracts on layers 2 and 3, Portal swaps combine the speed and liquidity found in centralized platforms with the trust-minimizing principles of Bitcoin. Additionally, transactions conducted on Portal are significantly quicker and more cost-effective compared to those on Layer 1. With Fabric, we provide a serverless infrastructure designed for web-scale applications while upholding robust privacy and security standards. The atomic swap technology employed by Portal at layers 2 and 3 is versatile enough to establish a comprehensive marketplace for data and computation. Ultimately, we aim to transform the traditional web server model, which inherently favors centralization, into a dynamic free market for data and computation. By leveraging the capabilities of Fabric, the protocol that underpins Portal, we enhance Bitcoin's utility without the need for any Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs). This innovative approach paves the way for a decentralized future.

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Integrations

Bitcoin

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Bitcoin

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Deployment

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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
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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

Portal

Founded

2018

Country

United States

Website

portaldefi.com

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