From 5382a897799c74f95eb4e6f6bab6c6fcddd37888 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joey Campbell <94755447+JC-fin@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 09:58:43 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Create Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum blog for arbitrum portal --- src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum | 40 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+) create mode 100644 src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum diff --git a/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum b/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum new file mode 100644 index 00000000..1edf3609 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +--- +template: news-item +title: "Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum" +description: >- + Announcing the launch of the native Arbitrum minting portal. Bring your tBTC to Arbitrum's low-cost DeFi ecosystem without an Ethereum L1 transaction. + +date: 2024-09-09T11:09:46.661Z +tags: + - featured + - tBTC + - Bitcoin + - Ethereum + - DeFi + - Layer 2 +--- +Starting today, you can [mint tBTC on Arbitrum directly](https://arbitrum.threshold.network/home) with the new native minting portal. + +This launch from Threshold DAO gives tBTC users seamless access to the leading Ethereum L2. Now, Bitcoin holders can access Arbitrum's $2.5B DeFi ecosystem to earn yield, borrow against their BTC, or trade perps. + +![](/img/↳ tBTC Advantages4x.png "Arbitrum Native Minting Portal") + +The minting portal should also improve the trading experience by bringing improved liquidity to the Arbitrum ecosystem for tBTC users. + +The launch includes a tBTC Native Minting Dapp built for Arbitrum users, a powerful off-chain relayer, a tBTC SDK extension for Arbitrum ecosystem builders, and a long-term tBTC on Arbitrum rewards program. More info can be found at the [Threshold Blog](https://blog.threshold.network/), and you can check out the [tBTC SDK documentation](https://docs.threshold.network/app-development/tbtc-v2/tbtc-sdk) for more information on how to start building. + +tBTC offers users a trust-minimized way to bring their Bitcoin holdings into the EVM and Solana ecosystems, effectively giving their Bitcoin wheels and making it a productive asset. + +The total count of tBTC holders has jumped significantly in recent months, signaling that the market is further embracing decentralized alternatives in the tokenized Bitcoin market. + +![](static/img/dune dashboard.png "tBTC Holders & Supply") + +Outstanding supply currently stands at [~3,400 tBTC](https://dune.com/threshold/tbtc), with a majority on Ethereum L1. Now, users can enjoy all the same benefits that tBTC offers directly on Arbitrum. + +The Threshold DAO also put together some incentive buckets thanks to the Arbitrum grants program: + +- 200k ARB for ongoing liquidity pool incentives +- 20k ARB for tBTC lending protocol incentives +- 50k ARB for long-term tBTC on Arbitrum holders + +Check out more info from [Threshold](https://threshold.network/) and start minting your tBTC on Arbitrum today. From 6119868e58f9c817e34cc1da64b68e20c29acea7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joey Campbell <94755447+JC-fin@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 10:00:59 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Update Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum image file --- src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum b/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum index 1edf3609..a5102859 100644 --- a/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum +++ b/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Starting today, you can [mint tBTC on Arbitrum directly](https://arbitrum.thresh This launch from Threshold DAO gives tBTC users seamless access to the leading Ethereum L2. Now, Bitcoin holders can access Arbitrum's $2.5B DeFi ecosystem to earn yield, borrow against their BTC, or trade perps. -![](/img/↳ tBTC Advantages4x.png "Arbitrum Native Minting Portal") +![](static/img/native minting dashboard.png "Arbitrum Native Minting Portal") The minting portal should also improve the trading experience by bringing improved liquidity to the Arbitrum ecosystem for tBTC users. From 420419a5e6fd9aba8f669cd54e248aa190d7c664 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joey Campbell <94755447+JC-fin@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 10:18:25 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum --- src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum b/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum index a5102859..0d9ed89a 100644 --- a/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum +++ b/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ template: news-item title: "Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum" description: >- - Announcing the launch of the native Arbitrum minting portal. Bring your tBTC to Arbitrum's low-cost DeFi ecosystem without an Ethereum L1 transaction. + "Announcing the launch of the native Arbitrum minting portal. Bring your tBTC to Arbitrum's low-cost DeFi ecosystem without an Ethereum L1 transaction." date: 2024-09-09T11:09:46.661Z tags: From 9dfe897c436c4f3de472a63e35d9784598f3c41f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: LJ Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2024 13:58:31 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Change post file name to correct format and type --- ...y On Arbitrum => 2024-09-09-mint-tbtc-directly-on-arbitrum.md} | 0 1 file changed, 0 insertions(+), 0 deletions(-) rename src/pages/news/{Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum => 2024-09-09-mint-tbtc-directly-on-arbitrum.md} (100%) diff --git a/src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum b/src/pages/news/2024-09-09-mint-tbtc-directly-on-arbitrum.md similarity index 100% rename from src/pages/news/Mint tBTC Directly On Arbitrum rename to src/pages/news/2024-09-09-mint-tbtc-directly-on-arbitrum.md