⚡️ RESEARCH: Bitcoin’s Role in DeFi Is Expanding Through Secure, Trustless Frameworks Bitcoin is evolving from a passive asset to a foundational layer for decentralized finance (BTCFi). Elastos is pioneering this shift, leveraging Bitcoin’s security through merged mining and its BeL2 protocol, enabling trustless transactions without custodians. Institutional backing, like Rollman Capital’s 20M investment, accelerates ecosystem growth. Key innovations include decentralized identity (DID) and Bitcoin-pegged assets, enhancing liquidity and usability. However, regulatory and technical hurdles remain. BTCFi’s success hinges on real adoption, security, and utility, positioning Bitcoin as a core player in DeFi’s next phase. [Research Marketing]