BounceBit
BB
BounceBit is building a BTC restaking infrastructure that provides a foundational layer for different restaking products, secured by the regulated custody of Mainnet Digital and Ceffu. The BounceBit chain, designed as a showcase of a restaking product within the BounceBit ecosystem, is a PoS Layer 1 secured by validators staking both BTC and BounceBit’s native token — A dual-token system leveraging native Bitcoin’s security with full EVM compatibility. Critical ecosystem infrastructure like bridges and oracles are secured by restaked BTC. Through an innovative CeFi + DeFi framework, BounceBit empowers BTC holders to earn yield across multiple networks.
| Round | Amount | Valuation | Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic | -- | -- | Apr 11, 2024 | |
| Seed | $6M | -- | Feb 28, 2024 |
BounceBit is a pioneering Bitcoin restaking chain that incorporates several innovative mechanisms to expand Bitcoin's utility and enhance its value. The project utilizes a dual-token Proof of Stake (PoS) system, allowing validators to hold both BBTC and BB tokens, thus enhancing network security and stability.
Additionally, BounceBit has launched "BounceClub", an on-chain space where users can create DeFi experiences without the need for coding, using pre-built widgets for easy integration available from the App Store. Moreover, BounceBit has introduced the concept of Liquid Custody, in which users receive a Liquid Custody Token (LCT) representing their deposited assets on a 1:1 basis. These tokens can be bridged back to BounceBit for further use, providing additional yield-generating opportunities.
Binance Labs has invested in BounceBit, supporting its innovations in the CeDeFi space, which combines centralized and decentralized finance features. This investment underscores the potential of BounceBit to transform Bitcoin from a passive asset into an active force within the ecosystem by employing strategies like re-staking and mining, blending the benefits of centralized and decentralized finance to offer diversified revenue streams to Bitcoin holders.