PortalToBitcoin Redefines DeFi with Bitcoin-Centric Innovation

PortalToBitcoin, a new entrant in the cryptocurrency market, has introduced $PTB, the foundational token of its network, designed to facilitate secure, custody-free cross-chain swaps of Bitcoin and other digital assets. The token enables users to engage in true decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on the Bitcoin blockchain, marking a significant evolution in the DeFi space [1].

A liquidity pool for $PTB has already been launched on PancakeSwap, allowing traders to add liquidity, view details, or trade the token directly on the platform. This development signals the token’s growing accessibility and its potential for integration into broader decentralized ecosystems. Additionally, the token’s design includes mechanisms to ensure long-term demand and value retention, such as validator staking requirements and a deflationary burn policy. For each epoch, a growing amount of $PTB must be locked to qualify for validator selection, creating an upward pressure on token demand [1].

Liquidity providers (LPs) are incentivized to participate in $PTB trading pairs by receiving compensation in either of the currencies they contribute liquidity to, as well as a portion of the $PTB token for each swap. A 2% stake of their liquidity is held in the $PTB token, which they can reclaim when they exit the pool, minus any slashing penalties for failing to honor their liquidity commitments [1].

A key feature of the $PTB token is its auto-staking capability, which allows validators, stakers, LPs, and Lite Nodes to automatically stake their rewards into yield-earning positions. This encourages continued participation and compounding of rewards over time, supporting both individual investors and the overall security and functionality of the Portal Network [1].

PortalToBitcoin’s strategic integration into DeFi and cross-chain infrastructure positions it as a competitor in a rapidly evolving market. The broader crypto industry has seen significant innovation in recent months, with other major players such as Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, launching its own Ethereum layer-2 solution called Giwa. Giwa is designed to offer one-second block times and optimize the user experience, leveraging Optimism Foundation’s OP Stack to inherit Ethereum’s security while enabling faster transactions [3].

This trend of exchanges expanding beyond trading into blockchain infrastructure highlights a growing consensus in the industry that layer-2 solutions and cross-chain interoperability are essential for scaling crypto adoption. South Korea has emerged as a key market in this development, with Chainalysis 2025 Global Adoption Index noting that the country had the second-highest on-ramp crypto volume in the year preceding the report [3].

The launch of $PTB coincides with a period of heightened interest in digital assets, as highlighted by Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, during a keynote at the Upbit D Conference 2025. Trump emphasized that digital assets are transforming global finance, offering faster, cheaper, and safer transactions than traditional banking systems. He praised South Korea for its leadership in crypto adoption and warned that countries slow to embrace the technology risk falling behind [4].

PortalToBitcoin’s entry into the market is occurring against a backdrop of regulatory clarity and expanding infrastructure in the crypto space. The token’s unique features—such as its role in cross-chain swaps, deflationary mechanics, and auto-staking—position it to capture a segment of traders and developers looking for secure, scalable, and user-friendly DeFi tools. As the industry continues to mature, the competition between platforms like PortalToBitcoin and existing layer-2 solutions will likely shape the next phase of blockchain innovation and adoption.

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[1] Meet $PTB (https://portaltobitcoin.com/ptb/)

[2] Mantle current price is $1.17 (https://cryptoteam.gr/currencies/MNT/mantle/)

[3] South Korean crypto exchange Upbit launches Ethereum L2 (https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-crypto-exchange-ubit-launches-ethereum-l2)

[4] Eric Trump hails Korea's crypto edge, calls tokens finance's (https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10571756)