About $2 trillion worth of Bitcoin is currently not participating in DeFi protocols, and opportunities for BTC holders to access Aptos’ DeFi ecosystem have recently expanded.

Since OKX’s launch of xBTC, LayerZero has introduced a new direct path for Bitcoin to get onto Aptos: WBTC issued under its Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard. OFT WBTC is a next-generation, omnichain version of Wrapped Bitcoin that moves across blockchains via LayerZero, with no added wrappers or delays.

By combining OKX’s xBTC and LayerZero’s OFT standard for WBTC, Aptos now unlocks another source for native, secure BTC liquidity.

Historically, bridging BTC meant locking coins on the origin chain, issuing a wrapped replica on the destination chain, and navigating numerous hops, wrappers and trust assumptions.

LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) solves for this via a unified token standard that makes WBTC a natively omnichain asset through a streamlined burn-and-mint flow-No lock-ups, no extra wrappers and no multi-hop relays so the WBTC supply stays perfectly 1:1. The token simply disappears on one chain and reappears on another.

Benefits of WBTC-OFT on Aptos:

WBTC-OFT brings a new standard of efficiency and security to Bitcoin liquidity on Aptos. With direct burn-and-mint mechanics, users can transfer wrapped Bitcoin across chains instantly and seamlessly, without relying on traditional lock-and-bridge mechanisms or third-party intermediaries. This architecture dramatically reduces transaction fees-making cross-chain transfers faster, cheaper, and more reliable.

Security is ensured through BitGo’s institutional-grade custody and LayerZero’s Decentralized Verification Network (DVN), which provides robust messaging integrity across chains. With unified liquidity, users no longer have to manage fragmented versions of wBTC across ecosystems. And because wBTC-OFT is fully composable with Aptos-native DeFi protocols, users can immediately put their assets to work from day one.

How to Bridge WBTC to Aptos

Obtaining WBTC is as easy as swapping into it using an Aptos DEX/DEX Aggregator, or by bridging directly.

To bridge WBTC to Aptos, start by visiting the Stargate Transfer page. From there, select your source blockchain, choose Aptos as the destination chain and select WBTC as your asset. Enter the desired transfer amount, confirm the transaction and your WBTC will be bridged to Aptos within moments.

With WBTC-OFT, transferring Bitcoin across chains is streamlined and secure. Users can move WBTC from Ethereum to Aptos, or any of over 80 supported networks, using a single burn-and-mint transaction that doesn’t require the standard intermediaries or multiple wrapped variants of the same asset.

With the launch of xBTC and the integration of WBTC-OFT, Aptos now offers Bitcoin holders two clear, composable pathways into DeFi: either through a secure, custodial on-ramp via OKX or an omnichain standard powered by LayerZero.

Together, these assets eliminate the friction that has long constrained Bitcoin’s on-chain potential. They streamline transfers, unify liquidity and connect BTC directly to Aptos’ high-performance DeFi ecosystem.

And the momentum is growing. With over $430 million in BTC-backed assets, $1.35 billion in stablecoin liquidity, and increasing support from leading protocols like Aries, Echo and Hyperion, Aptos has become one of the most capable and capital-efficient destinations for BTC.

To keep up with Bitcoin on Aptos, visit https://www.on-aptos.com/bitcoin.

Originally published at https://aptosnetwork.com.