Blockchain platform Sui has announced integration with Bitcoin restaking platform SatLayer, marking an expansion of Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (BTCfi) capabilities. The integration, scheduled for December 18, 2024, builds upon Sui's previous Bitcoin staking implementation announced in November. The technical framework centers on SatLayer's deployment as smart contracts on the Babylon Chain, enabling programmable slashing conditions for Bitcoin assets. This system allows decentralized applications to utilize Bitcoin for security and liquidity purposes across various services, including bridges, exchanges, and oracle systems. Several projects within the Sui ecosystem plan to implement this technology, including Navi, Suilend, Cetus, Aftermath, and Ika. These implementations will focus on developing Bitcoin Validated Services (BVSes) within the Move programming language environment. The integration includes support for Bitcoin Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) through partnerships with financial protocols Lombard Finance and Lorenzo Protocol. This framework aims to provide applications built on Sui with access to Bitcoin's liquidity pool, estimated at nearly $2 trillion in market value. Technical implementation of the system involves multiple components: Bitcoin staking through Babylon's protocol


Restaking functionality via SatLayer


Smart contract deployment for programmable slashing


Integration with existing Sui-based applications


Implementation of liquid staking tokens The development represents a continuation of Sui's November announcement regarding Bitcoin staking capabilities, which involved collaboration between Babylon, Lombard Finance, and Cubist. SatLayer serves as Babylon's designated partner for restaking operations. From a technical perspective, the integration utilizes Sui's object-centric model and the Move programming language to enable parallel execution of transactions. This architecture aims to maintain sub-second transaction finality while incorporating Bitcoin's security model. The partnership forms part of a broader trend in blockchain development, where platforms seek to bridge traditional cryptocurrency assets with newer decentralized finance capabilities. This approach attempts to address limitations in Bitcoin's programmability while maintaining its security characteristics. Babylon's involvement brings additional technical capabilities through their Bitcoin staking protocol, which enables Bitcoin holders to participate in Proof-of-Stake systems without requiring third-party custody services. This self-custodial approach differentiates the implementation from traditional wrapped token solutions. The development team behind SatLayer includes MIT alumni, while Babylon's technical leadership includes Stanford Professor David Tse, known for his work in wireless communications algorithms. The technical implementation builds on research in consensus protocols and layer 1 blockchain architecture. This integration represents a significant technical development in the blockchain sector's efforts to expand Bitcoin's utility beyond its original design as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. By enabling Bitcoin assets to interact with smart contract platforms, the system aims to increase the cryptocurrency's role in decentralized finance operations. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Blockchain platform Sui has announced integration with Bitcoin restaking platform SatLayer , marking an expansion of Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (BTCfi) capabilities. The integration, scheduled for December 18, 2024, builds upon Sui's previous Bitcoin staking implementation announced in November. The technical framework centers on SatLayer's deployment as smart contracts on the Babylon Chain, enabling programmable slashing conditions for Bitcoin assets. This system allows decentralized applications to utilize Bitcoin for security and liquidity purposes across various services, including bridges, exchanges, and oracle systems. Sui SatLayer announced Babylon Several projects within the Sui ecosystem plan to implement this technology, including Navi, Suilend, Cetus, Aftermath, and Ika. These implementations will focus on developing Bitcoin Validated Services (BVSes) within the Move programming language environment. The integration includes support for Bitcoin Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) through partnerships with financial protocols Lombard Finance and Lorenzo Protocol. This framework aims to provide applications built on Sui with access to Bitcoin's liquidity pool, estimated at nearly $2 trillion in market value. Technical implementation of the system involves multiple components: Bitcoin staking through Babylon's protocol Restaking functionality via SatLayer Smart contract deployment for programmable slashing Integration with existing Sui-based applications Implementation of liquid staking tokens Bitcoin staking through Babylon's protocol Bitcoin staking through Babylon's protocol Restaking functionality via SatLayer Restaking functionality via SatLayer Smart contract deployment for programmable slashing Smart contract deployment for programmable slashing Integration with existing Sui-based applications Integration with existing Sui-based applications Implementation of liquid staking tokens Implementation of liquid staking tokens The development represents a continuation of Sui's November announcement regarding Bitcoin staking capabilities, which involved collaboration between Babylon, Lombard Finance, and Cubist. SatLayer serves as Babylon's designated partner for restaking operations. From a technical perspective, the integration utilizes Sui's object-centric model and the Move programming language to enable parallel execution of transactions. This architecture aims to maintain sub-second transaction finality while incorporating Bitcoin's security model. The partnership forms part of a broader trend in blockchain development, where platforms seek to bridge traditional cryptocurrency assets with newer decentralized finance capabilities. This approach attempts to address limitations in Bitcoin's programmability while maintaining its security characteristics. Babylon's involvement brings additional technical capabilities through their Bitcoin staking protocol, which enables Bitcoin holders to participate in Proof-of-Stake systems without requiring third-party custody services. This self-custodial approach differentiates the implementation from traditional wrapped token solutions. The development team behind SatLayer includes MIT alumni, while Babylon's technical leadership includes Stanford Professor David Tse, known for his work in wireless communications algorithms. The technical implementation builds on research in consensus protocols and layer 1 blockchain architecture. This integration represents a significant technical development in the blockchain sector's efforts to expand Bitcoin's utility beyond its original design as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. By enabling Bitcoin assets to interact with smart contract platforms, the system aims to increase the cryptocurrency's role in decentralized finance operations. Don’t forget to like and share the story! Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure: This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program . HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR Vested Interest Disclosure: business blogging program business blogging program

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