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Satoshi Protocol Secures 3rd Place at Anduro Hackathon During Bitcoin2024

First universal stablecoin built on the Alys testnet.

Satoshi Protocol Secures 3rd Place at Anduro Hackathon During Bitcoin2024

Satoshi Protocol won 3rd place at the Anduro Hackathon, hosted by Marathon, a leading Bitcoin miner.

Our demo product, launched on the Alys testnet, introduces new features aimed at improving Bitcoin’s stability and security, reinforcing our commitment to a more secure and efficient Bitcoin ecosystem.

We are excited to see projects like Satoshi Protocol deploy on Anduro sidechains, which are designed to scale Bitcoin and accelerate new Bitcoin use cases.

Stablecoins are essential components of decentralized economies and we look forward to seeing how our ecosystem flourishes with new projects reimagining DeFi on Bitcoin

– Anduro Team 
Best Use of Anduro Tech

What Is Satoshi Protocol?

Satoshi Protocol is a universal stablecoin protocol backed by Bitcoin. It allows users to deposit BTC, staked BTC, or USDC as collateral to mint the stablecoin $SAT.

The protocol operates on both the Bitcoin mainnet and multiple Layer-2. By unlocking liquidity, Satoshi Protocol enables Bitcoin holders to access liquidity without selling their assets.


What are Anduro and the Alys Testnet?

Anduro is a Bitcoin Layer-2 platform designed to maximize Bitcoin's potential. Backed by Marathon Digital, Anduro offers:

The Alys Testnet, a product being rolled out by the Anduro team, focuses on integrating real-world assets and providing a secure environment for testing DeFi projects.

Anduro Website

How to Use Satoshi Protocol on Alys Testnet 

Our demo product was presented to the Anduro team, earning us 3rd place at the hackathon. Here’s how you can get started with Satoshi Protocol on the Alys testnet:

  1. Navigate to “Position”, and select “Create”
  2. Deposit BTC as collateral and mint $SAT stablecoin
  3. Add the $SAT contract address to your wallet. 
Demo APP on Alys Testnet

Watch the video guide here.

With the $SAT stablecoin, you’ll be able to:

Looking Ahead

Winning 3rd place at the Anduro Hackathon and deploying our demo product on the Alys testnet are important milestones for Satoshi Protocol.

These achievements highlight our progress in creating a stablecoin that allows users to access Bitcoin liquidity without selling their assets. 

We invite you to join us in utilizing $SAT to unlock Bitcoin liquidity and advance along with us in the development of the DeFi sector.


About Satoshi Protocol

Satoshi Protocol is a universal stablecoin $SAT backed by Bitcoin. It allows users to deposit BTC as collateral to borrow the stablecoin $SAT on both Bitcoin mainnet and multiple L2s, offering many opportunities to maximize value.

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