BTCfi is set to surge. Bitcoin DeFi cannot be ignored. Sidechains will bring new use cases and opportunities without compromising the base layer’s integrity.
Opinion by: Brendon Sedo, Core DAO initial contributor
Bitcoin is outgrowing the “digital gold” narrative. The primary driver of this shift is the rise of Bitcoin DeFi (BTCfi), which looks beyond the mere store-of-value use cases.
In 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) became a natively yield-generating asset and the centerpiece of Ethereum-style decentralized finance ecosystems. 2025 is when that kindling can grow its flame on innovative Bitcoin sidechains.
