In our previous post, we introduced Pivotal's vision of transforming Bitcoin from a static store of value into a productive, yield-generating asset. Today, we're diving deeper into how Pivotal works and what it means for Bitcoin holders.

What is Pivotal?

At its core, Pivotal is the first Bitcoin staking protocol that enables Bitcoin holders to earn protocol revenue while maintaining complete sovereignty over their assets. Built on Babylon's revolutionary Bitcoin staking technology, Pivotal bridges Bitcoin's robust security model with innovative yield-generating mechanisms.

The Power of Bitcoin Staking

Historically, staking has been limited to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks like Ethereum, leaving Bitcoin's trillion-dollar market cap untapped for yield generation. Babylon has changed this paradigm by introducing trustless, self-custodial Bitcoin staking directly on the Bitcoin blockchain.

Through Babylon's groundbreaking technology, Pivotal enables Bitcoin holders to:

• Stake Bitcoin without wrapping or bridging

• Maintain true Bitcoin security

• Earn sustainable protocol revenue

• Preserve complete asset sovereignty

How Does Pivotal Work?

The magic of Pivotal lies in its unique architecture:

1. Bitcoin-Secured Network: Powered by Babylon's Bitcoin staking protocol, Pivotal operates as a Bitcoin Secured Network (BSN), leveraging Bitcoin's unparalleled security while generating protocol revenue.

2. plusBTC Generation: When you stake your Bitcoin with Pivotal, you receive plusBTC - a yield-bearing token that's always redeemable 1:1 for your original Bitcoin. This isn't just another wrapped token; it's your key to earning protocol revenue.

3. Institutional-Grade Security: Through our partnership with Ceffu, your staked Bitcoin enjoys the same level of security as leading institutional vaults. Every Bitcoin in the system is fully backed and secured.

What Makes Pivotal Different?

Native Bitcoin Security

Pivotal leverages Babylon's advanced cryptographic techniques and Bitcoin scripts to enable staking directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. This means your assets maintain Bitcoin's fundamental security properties while generating yield.

True Protocol Revenue

The yield you earn isn't based on lending or trading - it comes directly from network activity. This creates a more sustainable and transparent revenue model aligned with network growth.

Institutional Infrastructure

We've built Pivotal on the most robust infrastructure in the industry:

• Babylon's Bitcoin staking technology

• MIT-licensed OP Stack for proven scalability

• Ceffu's institutional-grade custody

Why This Matters

Bitcoin's $1.9T market capitalisation represents an enormous pool of dormant capital. By enabling Bitcoin holders to earn protocol revenue through staking, Pivotal creates a new paradigm for Bitcoin utility that benefits the entire ecosystem:

• Institutions can maintain Bitcoin treasury positions while earning yield

• Individual holders can participate in network growth

• The broader Bitcoin ecosystem gains increased utility and adoption

Getting Started with Pivotal

Using Pivotal is straightforward:

• Receive plusBTC (1:1 ratio)

• Start earning protocol revenue

• Redeem for Bitcoin whenever you want

Looking Forward

This is just the beginning of Pivotal's journey to revolutionise Bitcoin's role in the global economy. In our next post, we'll take a deeper dive into the mechanics of Bitcoin staking and explore how Babylon's technology is making this innovation possible.

Stay Connected:

• Website: pivotalchain.io

• Twitter: @0xPivotal

• Discord: discord.gg/pivotal

• Documentation: docs.pivotalchain.io

About Pivotal

Pivotal is revolutionising Bitcoin’s role in the global economy by transforming the world’s largest digital asset from a static store of value into an accessible, yield-generating force for mainstream adoption. Built on the MIT-licensed OP Stack, and powered by Babylon’s Bitcoin staking and Ceffu’s institutional-grade custody, Pivotal combines enterprise security with unparalleled distribution through global media and retail partnerships. Backed by Babylon Labs, architect of Bitcoin Secured Networks, LIF, the Goldman Sachs and Binance Labs veteran-led crypto fund, and THORChain, pioneer in permissionless Bitcoin trading with $284M daily volumes, Pivotal is bridging Bitcoin’s $1.9T market cap with DeFi innovation and mainstream commercial applications, driving toward our vision of bringing productive Bitcoin ownership to the next billion users.