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Wrapped Bitcoin Panic: Is There a Need to Worry?

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

9 months ago


Since August, concerns over the security of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) have been growing in the cryptocurrency market. BitGo's partnership with BiT Global sparked panic among holders, but is there really a cause for concern?

First Wave of Panic

In August, BitGo announced plans to grant partial control over WBTC reserves to BiT Global, which was met with negative reactions among token holders. BiT Global is associated with Justin Sun, founder of TRON, who has repeatedly been accused of fraud. DeFi protocols began to offload WBTC, and rumors about Coinbase's dubious Bitcoin commitments only fueled the panic.

WBTC remains the most popular wrapped Bitcoin token.

New Safety Frontier

Though the rumors about Coinbase were unfounded and DeFi protocols started resuming their activities with WBTC, fears concerning the BiT Global partnership persist. However, BitGo has implemented additional safety measures, including publishing all wallet addresses and notifying WBTC holders 60 days prior to any changes in the custody structure.

Additional details and clarity have put us in a more comfortable position with the current state of WBTC operations.Block Analytica

Growing Competition

A significant challenge for WBTC comes from Coinbase's new wrapped token, cbBTC, which has already reached $250 million in value. Launched on Ethereum and Base, this token also complies with strict regulations and ensures asset protection. Other competitors like 21BTC and tBTC are also vying for their place in the market.

While concerns over WBTC remain, replacing it with cbBTC or other wrapped tokens is not necessary. BitGo has taken all measures to maintain asset security, and competition in the market will only improve overall reliability.

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