Ducat has introduced a Bitcoin lending protocol in a closed mainnet alpha phase, allowing invited users to borrow stablecoins by using Bitcoin held in noncustodial vaults as collateral. The protocol supports borrowing UNIT, a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, or USDC, and operates directly on Bitcoin's base layer without relying on cross-chain bridges or layer-2 solutions. This invitation-only alpha serves as a limited testing phase before any public release. Ducat is backed by investors including Hivemind Capital and UTXO Management.
Ducat's Bitcoin lending protocol is live in closed mainnet alpha. For readers following the cryptocurrency sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 21, 2026 00:22 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies priced on Pluang, 44 rose and 5 fell today. Notable movers include MANA at Rp1.560 with a 3.65% increase, SUSHI at Rp4.028 up 3.61%, and ENJ at Rp504 rising 3.53%.
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