Core Insights - The decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Build on Bitcoin (BOB) has launched a system allowing Bitcoin holders to transfer assets into decentralized trading applications with a single click [1] - The "BOB Gateway" connects native Bitcoin to LayerZero's "omnichain fungible token" (OFT) version of wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), facilitating access to nearly 15,000 decentralized applications across 11 blockchains [2][6] Group 1 - The BOB Gateway simplifies the process of connecting Bitcoin to various blockchains, eliminating complex bridging processes that previously posed technical and security challenges [3] - This integration enables easier participation in yield farming and looping trades, making these strategies more accessible to both retail and institutional investors [3][4] - The potential influx of capital from native Bitcoin could enhance DeFi's liquidity, security, and overall market maturity [4] Group 2 - Over $2.3 billion worth of wBTC.OFT has been bridged through LayerZero, indicating significant activity and demand for wrapped Bitcoin [5] - The BOB Gateway is expected to bring fresh liquidity into DeFi markets that utilize wrapped Bitcoin as collateral or trading pairs [5] - The rollout of the BOB Gateway includes major blockchains such as Ethereum, Avalanche, and Base, covering a substantial portion of the current DeFi landscape [6]