Kraken’s launch of KBTC, an Ethereum-based wrapped Bitcoin token, is a smart move to bridge the gap between Bitcoin and the DeFi ecosystem. Wrapped tokens like KBTC make it easier for Bitcoin holders to participate in Ethereum’s decentralized finance space without selling their BTC. However, I wonder how this will impact the competition with other wrapped Bitcoin tokens like WBTC. Will Kraken’s reputation and user base give KBTC an edge? Also, how will this affect Bitcoin’s liquidity and utility in the long run? Exciting times for crypto interoperability!
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