When discussing Bitcoin DeFi, we often fall into a misconception: simply "moving" Bitcoin onto the blockchain and replicating Ethereum's approach. However, Bitcoin's core value lies in itself, not its on-chain mirror. The brilliance of @LorenzoProtocol lies in its grasp of this core from the outset—it's not just moving Bitcoin, but weaving a completely new yield network for Bitcoin itself. The nodes of this network are stBTC. But Lorenzo's vision is to make every node vibrant. 1. From "Staking Assets" to "Productive Capital" stBTC is not the end of the story, but the beginning. Its true value lies in transforming "dormant collateral" into "active productive capital." In the grid built by Lorenzo, every BTC you stake works in multiple threads: it is the security cornerstone of the network, a source of liquidity for DEXs, and excess collateral for the lending market. For the first time, your Bitcoin achieves "multi-tasking." 2. A True "Bitcoin Native" Lego Many cross-chain solutions are merely simple mappings of assets. Lorenzo aims to build a DeFi Lego system rooted in Bitcoin's value logic. * **Yield Strategy Lego:** Imagine freely combining stBTC staking yields, DEX LP yields, and lending interest yields like modular components to create an automatically rebalancing "Bitcoin yield enhancement engine." * **Risk Hedging Lego:** Based on stBTC, the first truly Bitcoin-backed insurance or options protocol can be developed to protect your Bitcoin positions—a fundamental requirement for Bitcoin DeFi. 3. Becoming the "Value Layer" of the Cross-Chain Ecosystem Lorenzo's ambition extends beyond Bitcoin Layer 2. It aims to become the "Bitcoin value layer" for all chains. When a derivatives protocol on Solana requires Bitcoin collateral, or an AVS on EigenLayer requires Bitcoin economic security, they won't need to build their own staking systems; they can simply use Lorenzo's stBTC. In this scenario, $BANK will not only be a governance token but also the coordinator and fee-collecting gate of this vast value network. 4. Redefining Bitcoin's "Idleness and Busyness" In the future, measuring whether a Bitcoin holder is "conservative" or "aggressive" may no longer be the opposition between HODL (Hosting and Dividing) and trading, but rather how "active" their Bitcoin is within the Lorenzo ecosystem. Is it simply generating interest, or participating in high-yield LP (Limited Partner) activities? Is it used as collateral for lending, or becoming the underlying asset of an innovative RWA (Resource-Based Asset) product? Lazy Bitcoin and hardworking Bitcoin will generate drastically different time values. My view is that @LorenzoProtocol is building a complete "financial system" for Bitcoin, this "digital gold." It doesn't talk about replacement, only empowerment. If this network takes shape, $BANK will capture the value of the entire leap in Bitcoin's productivity. I'd like to hear everyone's opinions: In the development path of Bitcoin DeFi, do you think the biggest obstacle is the complexity of technical implementation, or the relatively conservative mindset of native Bitcoin holders? @LorenzoProtocol #lorenzoprotocol $BANK