Cardano has integrated with BitcoinOS (BOS) to unlock over $1.3 trillion in Bitcoin liquidity for its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. This integration allows Cardano users to access Bitcoin (BTC) securely and without intermediaries, enhancing cross-chain functionality and DeFi expansion. Utilizing zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography, the collaboration enables trustless transactions verified without third parties. A key component of this integration is the BOS Grail bridge, which uses the ZK BitSNARK verification protocol to facilitate the bridging of BTC assets onto Cardano’s blockchain. This innovation aims to enhance accessibility for Cardano’s DeFi projects while maintaining decentralization and security. Emurgo, Cardano's founding entity focused on Web3 adoption, views this integration as a move towards a more interconnected crypto ecosystem. Previous partnerships, like that between BOS and Merlin Chain, have aimed to provide a decentralized bridging solution for Bitcoin-native assets, eliminating the reliance on centralized mechanisms. This initiative is seen as the start of advancing interoperability within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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