August 2025 Recap: Expanding tBTC's Reach: Integrations, Milestones, and Global Engagement
August was a strong month for Threshold as tBTC continued to expand its footprint across leading protocols and wallets. New campaigns, collateral integrations, reward programs, and community milestones that advanced tBTC’s role as a secure Bitcoin in DeFi.
Milestones
- August 14: tBTC TVL hit an all-time high of $723M, reaffirming its strength as the most reliable BTC in DeFi.
- August 14: tBTC recognized as the top decentralized BTC protocol by DeFiLlama.
- August 20: tBTC ranked among the top 3 tokens by bridge volume on Wromhole over 30 days.
- August 27: tBTC achieved another milestone as the #1 BTC bridge by bridged volume on DeFilLlama, underscoring its unmatched adoption among Bitcoin bridge solutions.
Ecosystem Growth
Aave (Base & Arbitrum)
tBTC went live on Aave V3 Base and Arbitrum with the Approval of the Improvement Proposal. This extends tBTC access to two of the most active ecosystems for borrowing and lending.
- Explore tBTC on Aave (Base): https://app.aave.com/reserve-overview/?underlyingAsset=0x236aa50979d5f3de3bd1eeb40e81137f22ab794b&marketName=proto_base_v3
- Explore tBTC on Aave (Arbitrum): https://app.aave.com/reserve-overview/?underlyingAsset=0x6c84a8f1c29108f47a79964b5fe888d4f4d0de40&marketName=proto_arbitrum_v3
SparkLend
tBTC was added as collateral with updated parameters: Maximum LTV set to 74% and Liquidation Threshold raised to 75%. This positions tBTC as blue-chip collateral with stable rates.
Gearbox
tBTC pool incentives extended until August 31, with APYs around 4.9%.
Mezo
The $80,000 tBTC rewards program continued throughout August, strengthening liquidity on Ethereum L1.
OKX Wallet (Sui)
The xBTC/tBTC pool is live with ~$1M TVL and boosted APRs reaching 427%. Incentives run until September 6.
Community & Events
Threshold was actively present at Bitcoin Asia and the Bitcoin Summit in Hong Kong (Aug 27–29), one of the year’s premier gatherings for the global Bitcoin community.
The team—Callan S. (Co-Founder & CPO), Isabella Yu (Growth Lead), and Ethan Hassall (Head of BD)—met with partners, builders, and innovators shaping Bitcoin’s future.
Importantly, Callan “Sap” Sarre was invited as a featured speaker at the event’s side panel “Innovation Meets Regulation: RWA, Stablecoins, and the Fusion of Crypto,” highlighting Threshold’s leadership in bridging Bitcoin utility with institutional-grade infrastructure.
The team also hosted the summit's official VIP Dinner on August 27, deepening relationships with key stakeholders across the ecosystem.
Team Growth
We welcomed Roberto Sousa to tLabs as a Software Engineer. Based in Braga, Portugal, Roberto brings 11 years of experience in software engineering with a background in cryptography. His expertise will strengthen Threshold’s technical development.
Strategic Impact: Expanding Adoption and Strengthening Community Trust
August advanced Threshold’s mission across three key dimensions.
On the institutional side, integrations with Aave and SparkLend solidified tBTC’s position as blue-chip collateral with strong collateralization standards.
On the retail side, distribution through Bitcoin.com and OKX brought tBTC to a wider audience of BTC holders through incentives and liquidity campaigns.
On the community front, tBTC achieved record TVL, was recognized as the leading decentralized BTC protocol by DefiLlama, ranked among the top 3 tokens bridged via Wormhole, and earned visibility at Bitcoin Asia where Sap represented Threshold as a featured speaker.
This combination of integrations, milestones, and market presence amplifies tBTC’s network effects, deepens stakeholder confidence, and positions Threshold to lead the growth of BTCFi.