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Created: 2025-07-22 02:00:00 UTC

gbob @build_on_bob,

Build on Bitcoin (BOB) seeks to merge Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s DeFi potential, targeting institutional whales and retail investors. Each group presents unique challenges.

Whales and institutions, holding ~20% of Bitcoin’s supply (~900,000 BTC), are attracted to BOB’s ties with Fireblocks, Cobo, and DeFi leaders like Uniswap and Aave. Its BitVM2 bridge and hybrid finality ensure robust security. However, BitVM’s testnet status risks mainnet failures, threatening capital. Bitcoin ETFs, managing $65B 2025), offer regulated alternatives, potentially diverting funds. Bitcoin’s XX% price drop in Q1 2025 further cools institutional interest.

Retail investors, XXX million globally 2025), are drawn to BOB’s 1-click staking and stablecoin integration (USDC, USDT), with XXXXXXX users engaged (@build_on_bob). Yet, XX% fear market manipulation, and limited DeFi knowledge hampers adoption. Buying Bitcoin at peaks (JPMorganChase, 2024) exposes them to volatility losses, dimming BOB’s appeal.

BOB must balance both to thrive. Institutions bring liquidity, but over-dependence risks centralization. Retail drives scale, but needs education and risk tools. BOB requires a strategy to stabilize BitVM, simplify DeFi, and manage volatility. Its next moves will shape its role in Bitcoin DeFi.

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XXXXX engagements

![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/p:tweet::1947476694115176538/c:line.svg)

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[uniswap](/topic/uniswap)
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[coins bitcoin ecosystem](/topic/coins-bitcoin-ecosystem)
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hngth_nov Avatar tila but (Ø,G) @hngth_nov on x 1210 followers Created: 2025-07-22 02:00:00 UTC

gbob @build_on_bob,

Build on Bitcoin (BOB) seeks to merge Bitcoin’s security with Ethereum’s DeFi potential, targeting institutional whales and retail investors. Each group presents unique challenges.

Whales and institutions, holding 20% of Bitcoin’s supply (900,000 BTC), are attracted to BOB’s ties with Fireblocks, Cobo, and DeFi leaders like Uniswap and Aave. Its BitVM2 bridge and hybrid finality ensure robust security. However, BitVM’s testnet status risks mainnet failures, threatening capital. Bitcoin ETFs, managing $65B 2025), offer regulated alternatives, potentially diverting funds. Bitcoin’s XX% price drop in Q1 2025 further cools institutional interest.

Retail investors, XXX million globally 2025), are drawn to BOB’s 1-click staking and stablecoin integration (USDC, USDT), with XXXXXXX users engaged (@build_on_bob). Yet, XX% fear market manipulation, and limited DeFi knowledge hampers adoption. Buying Bitcoin at peaks (JPMorganChase, 2024) exposes them to volatility losses, dimming BOB’s appeal.

BOB must balance both to thrive. Institutions bring liquidity, but over-dependence risks centralization. Retail drives scale, but needs education and risk tools. BOB requires a strategy to stabilize BitVM, simplify DeFi, and manage volatility. Its next moves will shape its role in Bitcoin DeFi.

XXXXX engagements

Engagements Line Chart

Related Topics uniswap whales bob bitcoin coins layer 1 coins bitcoin ecosystem coins pow

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