Coinbase plans to launch cbBTC on Solana (SOL) blockchain network 

The Coinbase executive confirmed that they’re working to launch their wrapped Bitcoin on the Solana network. 

Coinbase is a top-ranked crypto exchange in the world. This exchange is mainly known for its highly regulated crypto trading services. Nearly 10 days ago, Coinbase launched its wrapped token “cbBTC” on the Ethereum & Base Network.

During a session at the Solana Breakpoint 2024 event in Singapore, Coinbase’s director for Singapore, Hassan Ahmed, announced the company’s plan to launch cbBTC on the Solana network. This move is aimed at allowing all kinds of crypto traders to benefit from Coinbase’s wrapped Bitcoin in the second-largest DeFi ecosystem.

However, the exact or tentative date regarding this plan remains undisclosed by Coinbase officials, but Solana DeFi users are highly excited.

When this decision comes to fruition, cbBTC will not only gain support on the Solana network but also be integrated into Solana’s $6.2 billion decentralized finance ecosystem, where nearly three million people trade their crypto assets regularly.

cbBTC & controversy

While every crypto firm looks for opportunities, Coinbase leadership launched cbBTC as an opportunity following a controversial custodial change to wBTC by BitGo. 

Notably, Coinbase never claimed that cbBTC was fully decentralized but assured that it will always remain backed 1:1 by an equal amount of Bitcoin. 

Despite clarity on the structure of this wrapped Bitcoin, many people criticized Coinbase, claiming that cbBTC is a highly centralized Bitcoin CBDC that people don’t need.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong admitted that cbBTC is a centralized form of wrapped Bitcoin, but he also directed people’s attention to the reputation of Coinbase exchange.

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