Wtf is WBTC?
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It's Ghey BTC
Shitcoin
An IOU
Wrappet BTC.
An IOU made on eth blockchain that should represent a certain amount o btc blocked somewhere.
Shitcoin masked with a BTC name.
Option to buy #bitcoin in the future. Not the real thing. There is only one and there is no second best
Not BTC.. so it’s nothing.
It is Vitalik sporting an inflatable Bitcoin costume while wearing a strap on
A waste of time
WBTC, or Wrapped Bitcoin, is an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain that represents Bitcoin (BTC). Here's a concise breakdown:
- **Purpose**: WBTC allows Bitcoin to be used within the Ethereum ecosystem, enabling Bitcoin holders to participate in DeFi (Decentralized Finance) applications, smart contracts, and other Ethereum-based services that require tokens compatible with the ERC-20 standard.
- **Functionality**: Each WBTC is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held in reserve by custodians, ensuring that for every WBTC in circulation, there is an equivalent amount of Bitcoin stored securely. This pegging maintains the value of WBTC relative to Bitcoin.
- **Process**:
- **Minting**: Bitcoin is sent to a custodian, who then issues an equivalent amount of WBTC on the Ethereum blockchain.
- **Burning**: When someone wants to convert WBTC back to Bitcoin, the WBTC is sent to a smart contract to be "burned" (taken out of circulation), and the corresponding amount of Bitcoin is released from custody back to the user.
- **Governance**: The WBTC ecosystem is managed by a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) called the WBTC DAO, with members including merchants, custodians, and other stakeholders who vote on decisions related to the token's governance.
- **Use Cases**: Primarily used for leveraging Bitcoin's value in DeFi platforms for lending, borrowing, yield farming, and more, without needing to bridge between different blockchains directly.
WBTC enhances Bitcoin's utility by making it more interoperable within the broader blockchain ecosystem, particularly with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities.
According to Grok
Shitcoin on a shitcoin chain
(W)hat BTC
Paper Bitcoin
Shitcoin
White Bitch To Cancel
Whole Beer To Consume
Whales Breeding To Comedy
Wanking Brothers Till Consummation
... idk. o.o
💩coin
It's just another way to lose your money. Stick with the real deal only.
The only thing you need to know, is the WBTC is not BTC
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It's when you take Bitcoin & wrap it in multiple layers of technical & counterparty risk.