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This expansion is part of an effort to improve cross-chain functionality and support broader usage of Bitcoin within the DeFi ecosystem.
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WBTC is the tokenized version of Bitcoin used in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) WBTC enables Bitcoin holders to access decentralized applications with a fully custodied, verifiable 1:1 token. WBTC represents approximately USD 14.5 billion in market capitalization.