Chain · gas: BTC
Bitcoin
Total TVL
$5.15B
Protocols
3
Active pools
3
Overview
Bitcoin functions as a Layer 1 blockchain with its native gas token, BTC. The network hosts a DeFi ecosystem with total value locked at approximately $6.5 billion USD, supported by 4 active protocols operating across 4 pools. While Bitcoin's primary role has traditionally centered on store-of-value and payments rather than smart contract functionality, the growing DeFi footprint reflects increasing integration of decentralized finance applications on the network. The relatively concentrated protocol and pool count suggests a nascent or specialized DeFi sector compared to fully EVM-compatible chains. Category breakdowns by TVL share are data unavailable, limiting detailed analysis of which DeFi segments dominate the network's current composition. Bitcoin's entry into measurable DeFi metrics indicates evolving use cases beyond its historical scope.
Composed 2026-05-18 from the structured data above. See methodology for the full pipeline.
TVL history
TVL share by category
| Category | Pools | TVL |
|---|---|---|
| Restaking | 1 | $145.34M |
| Dexs | 1 | $3.63M |
| Lending | 1 | $1.40M |
Top protocols on Bitcoin
| Protocol | Category | TVL on Bitcoin |
|---|---|---|
| Binance CEX | CEX | $37.65B |
| Bitfinex | CEX | $9.34B |
| Robinhood | CEX | $8.96B |
| OKX | CEX | $7.62B |
| WBTC | Bridge | $7.25B |
| Coinbase Bridge | Bridge | $5.84B |
| Binance Bitcoin | Bridge | $4.34B |
| Gemini | CEX | $3.59B |
| Bybit | CEX | $3.55B |
| Babylon Protocol | Restaking | $3.24B |
| Deribit | CEX | $2.74B |
| Bitget | CEX | $2.03B |
| Crypto-com | CEX | $1.50B |
| Gate | CEX | $1.29B |
| Bitmex | CEX | $905.29M |
Top pools on Bitcoin
| Protocol | Symbol | TVL | APY |
|---|---|---|---|
| b14g | BTC | $145.34M | 0.19% |
| Chainflip AMM | BTC | $3.63M | 4.18% |
| Chainflip Lending | BTC | $1.40M | 4.70% |
FAQ
› What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a blockchain network, with BTC as the native gas token.
› What's the total TVL on Bitcoin?
Bitcoin hosts $5.15B in total value locked across 3 protocols and 3 active pools.
› What's the best yield on Bitcoin?
Browse the top pools on this page, sorted by TVL. Higher APY usually comes with higher risk - check each pool's risk profile before depositing.