Last week, the Trust Machines team hit the ground in Las Vegas for the Bitcoin Conference, hosted by BTC Inc. One thing is clear: the next frontier isn’t another chain. It’s Bitcoin itself. Stacks is building BTCFI to offer the security and scale that the space has been waiting for.
Our focus at the conference was simple — help more people understand what’s possible when Bitcoin isn’t just sitting in cold storage. BTC should be doing more, like earning, lending, and powering applications.
We shared this message by highlighting apps, lending protocols, and new infrastructure that prove Bitcoin is more than just a store of value. It’s a platform for builders, creators, and everyday users.
The Mood on the Ground
There’s a shift happening and it’s undeniable. A year or two ago, conversations around Bitcoin DeFi often felt like swimming upstream. But this year in Vegas, there was curiosity, excitement and more open minds. But we’re still so early.
Conversations weren’t just about self-custody and ETFs, they were about yield, lending, and unlocking new financial tools built on Bitcoin. Institutions are starting to ask how to earn yield on their BTC. Retail is looking for alternatives to centralized platforms. Builders are realizing the tools to build on Bitcoin are finally arriving.
Vegas the Launchpad For Major Milestones:
- Leather Mobile went live, giving users a sleek way to self-custody their BTC and access Bitcoin apps on the go. Now available on iOS and Android.
- We hosted a dinner for LPs, gathering those interested in providing liquidity and introducing them to Granite, the first-of-its-kind decentralized lending protocol built specifically to unlock liquidity from Bitcoin without giving up custody.
The message was well received. People want to put their BTC to work and earn real Bitcoin-native yield. The rails to make that happen in a secure, transparent way have been built, and the ecosystem’s growing.
Building on Bitcoin is the Jackpot
Vegas gave us clarity: BTCFI isn’t just possible, it’s inevitable. The tools are getting better. The demand is growing. With apps like Leather and Granite leading the way, we’re building an economy that runs on Bitcoin, serves Bitcoin holders and is secured by the Bitcoin network.
Vegas lit a new spark. Now, we keep building.
