Liquidium launches cross-chain lending to tap into more than $4 billion in dormant Bitcoin within DeFi.

Bitcoin-focused lending platform Liquidium has launched a new product that facilitates cross-chain lending and borrowing across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana networks, as detailed in their latest announcement.

This innovative offering, titled Liquidium Cross-Chain Loans, was highlighted during the Bitcoin 2025 conference.

Liquidium states that this new service is powered by Chain Fusion Technology created by Internet Computer (ICP). This technology allows for seamless communication between different blockchains, negating the need for third-party bridges, which can introduce security risks within decentralized finance.

The company indicated that this solution effectively addresses a persistent issue in decentralized finance by enabling users to deposit Bitcoin directly and borrow assets such as USDT on Ethereum or USDC on Solana.

Robin Obermaier, Liquidium’s CEO, stressed the importance of security and control for users with this product. He pointed out that it simplifies the user experience by removing concerns about the underlying blockchain.

He further elaborated:

“Bitcoin was designed to prioritize self-sovereignty, not for handing over keys to centralized bridges… We’ve simplified the infrastructure so that users interact solely with the blockchain. You can deposit native BTC and receive USDT on Ethereum, USDC on Solana, or any necessary asset quickly and securely.”

The beta version of this platform is anticipated to launch in the third quarter of 2025, with plans for a wider public release soon after. Interested individuals can join the waitlist on Liquidium.fi.

The design of Liquidium’s offering draws inspiration from lending platforms like Aave, as it utilizes liquidity pools for users to lend and borrow various assets.

However, in contrast to Aave’s focus on Ethereum, Liquidium allows for native transactions across multiple chains without the need for token wrapping or custodial intermediaries.

Users can directly supply Bitcoin from wallets like Ledger or Xverse to accrue yields in Bitcoin. Similarly, Ethereum, Solana, and stablecoins can be deposited via wallets such as MetaMask or Phantom to earn yields on their corresponding networks.

Liquidium is counting on its cross-chain capabilities to spur significant growth for the platform. The team has stated that it aims to tap into over $4.3 billion in wrapped Bitcoin that remains inactive within Ethereum-based DeFi solutions.

Peter Giammanco, CTO of Liquidium, considers this new product a pivotal shift that will elevate the platform to a “multi-billion-dollar protocol in total value locked (TVL) and transaction volume.” He remarked:

“This is the cross-chain lending protocol designed specifically for Bitcoin. It is destined to revolutionize the entire DeFi landscape.”