Cryptocurrency miracles: the developers have launched ERC-20 token, backed by Bitcoin

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New token, backed up , eve was running on the blockchain . A project called Wrapped BTC celebrated its release last night. The first cryptocurrency was announced back in October 2018 as a shared initiative between the Kyber Republic Network and Protocol. In the development of WBTC was also attended by experts from BitGo.

As stated on the project website, the purpose of WBTC — attract «greater liquidity in the Ethereum ecosystem, including decentralized stock exchanges and financial application». BitGo CTO Benedict Chan described as Wrapped BTC project, which has «the stability of Bitcoin and the flexibility of Ethereum». However, he likened tokens WBTC with the traditional bills.

How it works

Now on the blockchain Ethereum is 72,4214 WBTC, which are backed 72,4216 bitcoin, or about $ 250,000 at the current exchange rate. Using atomic swaps for holding crosscan payments, Ethereum users can request WBTC have certified outlets that have passed through the procedure of KYC and AML.

In wallpapere project traders are «a third party who creates and burns tokens pegged to Bitcoin». According to the WBTC team now cooperate with them for eight commercial platforms. The latter included AirSwap, Dharma, ETHfinex, GOPAX, Kyber Network, Prycto, Ren and Set Protocol.

Coins are not yet traded on a major exchange. Judging by the schedule of future releases, support WBTC will soon appear in applications of Ethereum bZx, Compound, and dYdX.

Source: WBTC

The Fundamental principle of the work of WBTC and contribution of all members of the community will create an important milestone in the process of creating a decentralized model of project management.

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