Robinhood builds custom Lighter instance for unique on-chain trading experience

• Robinhood has launched Robinhood Wallet and Robinhood Chain, integrating a custom Lighter instance for decentralized perpetual futures trading.
• Users can trade perpetual contracts and tokenized stocks using USDG collateral via a self-custodial wallet, with an incentive layer for rewards.
• While Lighter gains access to Robinhood's user base, regulatory restrictions in major markets like the US limit participation in perpetuals trading at launch.

Topics: Blockchain usage, Institutional adoption, Integration with defi, Layer 2 scaling, Asset manager initiatives, Rwa collateral lending

Tags: #robinhood #lighter #robinhoodchain #decentralizedfinance #perpetualfutures #zkrollup #robinhoodwallet #usdg #littoken #onchaintrading

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The Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin That Ditches US Treasuries w/ David Seroy

🎬 The Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin That Ditches US Treasuries w/ David Seroy
Every popular stablecoin — Tether, USDC — is ultimately backed by US Treasuries, which means a handful of entities can freeze, seize, or censor your funds at will. In this conversation, David Seroy of Alpen Labs explains to Bitcoin Magazine's Shinobi why a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin is the credible alternative the space has been missing. They cover the immutable Liquity protocol, Bitcoin ZK rollups, and how to mint a dollar that inherits Bitcoin's security.
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➤ Alpen Labs proposes a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin utilizing the immutable Liquity protocol and Bitcoin ZK rollups as an alternative to US Treasury-backed stablecoins, aiming for censorship resistance and enhanced security.
➤ The discussion critiques current stablecoins for their reliance on US Treasuries, citing censorship risks and their role in perpetuating the global sovereign debt crisis, while also examining past failures of crypto-collateralized and algorithmic stablecoins.
➤ The core innovation lies in leveraging Bitcoin's security on a Layer 2 ZK rollup combined with Liquity's stability pool mechanism for efficient liquidations, creating a credibly censorship-resistant and immutable stable asset.

#stablecoin #bitcoin #liquity #zkrollup #decentralized finance #censorship resistance #US Treasuries #Alpen Labs

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Перспектива за цената на Litecoin: LitecoinVM може да предизвика рали на LTC с интелигентни договори и DeFi

LitecoinVM: Включване на интелигентни договори и DeFi в Litecoin чрез EVM-съвместим ZK Rollup Litecoin ($LTC), една от най-дълго съществуващите и най-тестваните в битки криптовалути, е на прага да получи вградена функционалност за интелигентни договори за

• Litecoin is set to integrate smart contract and DeFi capabilities through LitecoinVM, an EVM-compatible ZK Rollup, aiming to enhance its functionality beyond payments.
• The development, supported by Litecoin founder Charlie Lee and institutional investment, promises to unlock DeFi, tokenization, and RWA applications on the Litecoin network with improved scalability and security.
• With a mainnet launch planned for late 2026, LitecoinVM could drive demand for LTC and position Litecoin as a more versatile platform, though adoption and security audits remain key challenges.

Topics: Blockchain usage, Integration with defi, Scalability, Layer 2 scaling, Rwa collateral lending, Growth metrics

Tags: #litecoinvm #ltc #evmcompatible #zkrollup #defi #smartcontracts #tokenization #charlielee #litestrategy #mainnetlaunch

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Lite Strategy инвестира 1 милион долара, за да внедри EVM смарт договори в LTC

Lite Strategy инвестира 1 милион долара в LitVM: Пионерска разработка на Zero-Knowledge Layer-2 за еволюцията на Litecoin в мощен интелигентен договор Lite Strategy, компанията, листната на Nasdaq, която агресивно възприе Litecoin (LTC) като основен актив

• Lite Strategy invests $1 million in LitVM, a Zero-Knowledge Layer-2 solution aiming to bring EVM smart contract capabilities to Litecoin.
• This development seeks to transform Litecoin from a payment-focused coin into a versatile blockchain supporting DeFi, tokenized assets, and enhanced interoperability.
• The investment signifies a growing trend of institutional players actively building infrastructure to enhance the utility of their crypto holdings, beyond simple accumulation.

Topics: Blockchain usage, Integration with defi, Institutional adoption, Layer 2 scaling, Rwa collateral lending, Asset manager initiatives

Tags: #litecoin #litvm #zkrollup #evmcompatibility #litestrategy #defi #rwa #smartcontracts #layer2 #institutionalinvestment

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