{"id":70371,"date":"2025-05-30T09:45:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T09:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=70371"},"modified":"2025-05-30T09:45:36","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T09:45:36","slug":"tbtc-becomes-first-to-power-gas-fees-and-collateral-on-mezo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=70371","title":{"rendered":"tBTC Becomes First to Power Gas Fees and Collateral on Mezo"},"content":{"rendered":"

[PRESS RELEASE \u2013 Texas, United States, May 30th, 2025]<\/strong><\/p>\n

Threshold\u2019s tBTC Achieves Unprecedented Integration as Gas, Collateral, Infrastructure on Mezo\u2019s $151M TVL Platform.<\/p>\n

Mezo <\/a>launched on Mainnet this week with a total value locked of $151 million, alongside 22,983 active users from their testnet. The platform has integrated tBTC across two critical layers\u2014gas payments and collateral systems \u2014marking one of the notable integrations of decentralized Bitcoin infrastructure in the $10 billion Bitcoin finance market.<\/p>\n

This technical integration enables Bitcoin holders to access financial services while preserving the decentralization that defines Bitcoin, via tBTC. Unlike custodial alternatives that compromise Bitcoin\u2019s core principles, tBTC maintains a trust-minimized, permissionless, non-custodial design\u2014unlocking meaningful utility for Mezo users without requiring users to surrender control of their BTC.<\/p>\n

But Mezo isn\u2019t just another financial platform. It reimagines the way Bitcoin can be used onchain\u2014offering a \u201cbuy now, pay never\u201d experience where users can access liquidity, services, and staking opportunities without selling their BTC. With tBTC as the backbone, Mezo empowers users to unlock Bitcoin\u2019s full potential\u2014 securely, transparently, and on their terms.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis integration proves that Bitcoin can evolve without compromise,\u201d said Maclane Wilkison, Co-Founder of Threshold Labs. \u201cBy making tBTC the foundational layer \u2013 we\u2019re demonstrating that decentralization and functionality aren\u2019t mutually exclusive. This is Bitcoin growing up without selling out.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSelecting tBTC wasn\u2019t just a technical decision\u2014it was a philosophical alignment,\u201d added Brian Mahoney, Co-Founder of Mezo.\u201dOur vision required Bitcoin infrastructure that could disappear into the user experience while maintaining absolute security. tBTC\u2019s threshold cryptography delivers both, enabling us to offer Bitcoin-native services that feel like using Bitcoin itself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Double-Layer Integration Transforms Bitcoin Utility<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Layer 1: Bitcoin as Native Gas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mezo users pay all transaction fees in Bitcoin, displayed simply as \u201cBTC\u201d in their wallets. Behind this seamless experience, tBTC powers every transaction\u2014making Mezo the first blockchain where Bitcoin serves as native fuel. This eliminates the friction of acquiring separate gas tokens while strengthening Bitcoin\u2019s role in the ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Layer 2: Exclusive Collateral for MUSD\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

BTC and tBTC currently serve as the sole collateral accepted for MUSD, Mezo\u2019s overcollateralized stablecoin. With $2 billion in MUSD borrowed and tBTC generating over $3 billion in volume over the years, this exclusive integration validates decentralized infrastructure for mission-critical financial systems<\/p>\n

Early metrics validate the approach: Mezo\u2019s testnet phase attracted over $400 million worth in total deposits, and 2,000,000+ in testnet transactions in commitments before its mainnet launch. The platform\u00a0seeks to enable Bitcoin-backed loans, liquidity provision, and decentralized trading: all powered by tBTC\u2019s infrastructure.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe deep integration between tBTC and Mezo creates something entirely new,\u201d continued Mahoney\u00a0\u201cThis isn\u2019t just wrapping Bitcoin or adding it to another chain. It\u2019s Bitcoin becoming the operational foundation of an entire financial ecosystem\u2014trustless, permissionless, and powerful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Developer Access and Platform Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Developers can access integration documentation at docs.threshold.network<\/a> and mezo.org\/docs<\/a>. Mezo is live at app.mezo.org<\/a>, with tBTC bridging available through the Threshold Dashboard at dashboard.threshold.network.<\/a><\/p>\n

About Threshold Network<\/strong><\/p>\n

Threshold Network<\/a> powers tBTC, the leading decentralized, 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset for DeFi. Secured by a 51-of-100 threshold signer model, tBTC enables BTC to move across seven chains\u2014including Ethereum, BOB, Solana, Arbitrum, and Optimism\u2014without custodians or compromises. With $400M+ in TVL and $3.6B in bridge volume since 2020, Threshold delivers the most robust trustless Bitcoin infrastructure in DeFi.<\/p>\n

Users can learn more at https:\/\/threshold.network<\/a><\/p>\n

About Mezo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mezo <\/a>is a bank-free platform that empowers people to live off their Bitcoin, without ever having to sell it. It enables seamless, everyday finance beyond banks. With permissionless access, intuitive design, and uncompromising safety, Mezo offers a modern way to manage, borrow, and transact\u2014powered entirely by Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

As the industry\u2019s first full-stack Bitcoin economy, Mezo users can unlock the practical utility of Bitcoin. Powering Mezo\u2019s economy is MUSD, the first fully Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, which grants users instant spending power against their Bitcoin equity at low, fixed rates. Now, anyone can tap into their Bitcoin wealth and unlock real-world financial flexibility in a truly bankless system.<\/p>\n

Users can learn more about Mezo\u2019s initiatives and unique features at mezo.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer: <\/strong>This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed. Nothing in this press release should be considered investment advice.<\/p>\n

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[PRESS RELEASE \u2013 Texas, United States, May 30th, 2025] Threshold\u2019s tBTC Achieves Unprecedented Integration as Gas, Collateral, Infrastructure on Mezo\u2019s $151M TVL Platform. Mezo launched on Mainnet this week with a total value locked of $151 million, alongside 22,983 active users from their testnet. The platform has integrated tBTC across two critical layers\u2014gas payments and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":70372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discovery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70371"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=70371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70371\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/70372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=70371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=70371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=70371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}