sBTC Unlocked: 2,000 New BTC Head to DeFi on May 15

🚀 May 15: Bitcoin Breaks Into DeFi — Again

Stacks is back at it. On May 15, the third sBTC cap — aka “Cap-3” — goes live, unlocking 2,000 more BTC for the decentralized finance world. The goal? Turn passive Bitcoin into productive assets without compromising decentralization.

Last round? Filled in under 24 hours. This round? First-come, first-staked. So if you’re holding BTC and want it working for you in DeFi, you’d better move fast.

🧱 What’s Actually Happening?

sBTC = a Bitcoin-backed asset on Stacks Layer 2. It’s a 1:1 wrapper that lets you use Bitcoin in dApps, lending, trading, and earning yield — all without giving up custody or trust-minimized principles.

Here’s what Cap-3 brings:

• *� Date: May 15, 2025
• *� Cap: 2,000 BTC added (total cap = 5,000 BTC)
• *� Min Deposit: 0.01 BTC
• ⚠️ Access: Leather, Xverse, Ledger & Asigna wallets supported

Stacks doesn’t just scale Bitcoin — it unlocks it.

🌊 Why the Hype?

The last deposit window maxed out in less than a day. Institutions like SNZ, UTXO Capital, and Jump Crypto have already joined the ride. That’s not noise — that’s conviction.

sBTC lets holders earn, trade, and build, all while keeping that Bitcoin ethos intact. The PoX-powered, signer-backed design ensures it's non-custodial and secure.

And now? We’re entering Phase Three of adoption.

🧠 What’s New in Cap-3?

✅ Real-Time Deposit Tracker

See how much space is left in the cap. No guesswork.

✅ Cleaner UX

New dashboard = simpler deposits, withdrawals, mobile-friendly.

✅ Withdrawal Upgrades

• Takes 1 hour (6 BTC blocks)
• 150 BTC daily withdrawal cap (temporary)
• Automatic return if a request fails

✅ Full Transparency

Every sBTC is backed 1:1 with Bitcoin. And if something looks off? It’s open-source, auditable, and battle-tested.

🔐 Security or Bust

sBTC runs on a 70% signer consensus system, designed to prevent rug pulls and keep assets verifiably secure. Every step is tracked, logged, and protected by incentives — not centralized trust.

There’s also a live bug bounty program to keep the system tight.

🧠 TL;DR:

• sBTC Cap-3 launches May 15 — 2,000 BTC up for grabs.
• Real Bitcoin, real DeFi — without the custodians.
• Demand is surging. Institutions are watching.
• Secure, audited, and fully transparent — backed 1:1.

Bitcoin isn’t just digital gold anymore. It’s programmable, usable, and now officially DeFi-ready.

Ready to mint? Start here.