
Ducat opens invite-only alpha mainnet for bitcoin-backed lending
- —Lending runs natively on Bitcoin L1 without bridges or L2s
- —Borrowers can draw UNIT or USDC against BTC collateral
- —Ducat's site lists a 7% fee; reports cited 1% and 7%
- —Backers include Highmind Capital, CMS Holdings and UTXO Management
Why it matters: The test will show whether borrowers will take dollar liquidity against BTC without selling coins or relying on intermediaries.
Source: TokenPost