tBTC Leads the Way in Covering Gas Fees and Providing Collateral on Mezo

[PRESS RELEASE – Texas, United States, May 30th, 2025]

Threshold’s tBTC has achieved a remarkable integration serving as gas, collateral, and infrastructure on Mezo’s platform, which boasts a total value locked of $151 million.

This week, Mezo made its Mainnet debut with 22,983 active users drawn from its testnet phase. The platform has incorporated tBTC into two essential layers—gas payment mechanisms and collateral frameworks—making it a significant player in the decentralized Bitcoin infrastructure within the extensive Bitcoin finance sector.

This technical advancement allows Bitcoin holders to utilize financial services without forfeiting the decentralization inherent to Bitcoin itself, all thanks to tBTC. Unlike custodial options that may undermine Bitcoin’s fundamental principles, tBTC upholds a trust-minimized, permissionless, and non-custodial framework—granting users substantial utility on Mezo without relinquishing control of their BTC.

Mezo offers a fresh perspective on using Bitcoin on-chain—providing a “buy now, pay never” model where users can tap into liquidity, services, and staking prospects without needing to sell their BTC. By utilizing tBTC as its core, Mezo enables users to fully harness the power of Bitcoin—securely, transparently, and according to their preferences.

“This integration showcases that Bitcoin can continue to evolve without sacrificing its core identity,” stated Maclane Wilkison, Co-Founder of Threshold Labs. “By positioning tBTC as the foundational element, we illustrate that decentralization and functionality can coexist. This is Bitcoin’s maturation process without compromising its values.”

“Choosing tBTC was not merely a technical choice—it resonated with our philosophical vision,” remarked Brian Mahoney, Co-Founder of Mezo. “We needed Bitcoin infrastructure that seamlessly integrates into the user experience while ensuring maximum security. tBTC’s threshold cryptography accomplishes this, enabling us to deliver Bitcoin-native services that feel like direct engagements with Bitcoin.”

Dual-Layer Integration Enhances Bitcoin’s Functionality

Layer 1: Bitcoin as Primary Gas

On Mezo, users can settle all transaction fees using Bitcoin, simply labeled as “BTC” in their wallets. This user-friendly experience is powered by tBTC, making Mezo the first blockchain where Bitcoin is used as primary gas. This approach simplifies the process of transaction fees, reinforcing Bitcoin’s pivotal role within the ecosystem.

Layer 2: Exclusive Collateral for MUSD

Currently, BTC and tBTC are the only accepted forms of collateral for MUSD, Mezo’s overcollateralized stablecoin. With $2 billion in MUSD loans disbursed and tBTC facilitating over $3 billion in trading volume over the years, this exclusive partnership underscores the viability of decentralized structures for essential financial systems.

Early indicators reflect the effectiveness of this model: during its testnet phase, Mezo accumulated over $400 million in total deposits and achieved more than 2 million transactions prior to its mainnet rollout. The platform aims to facilitate Bitcoin-backed loans, liquidity provision, and decentralized trading, all supported by tBTC’s infrastructure.

“The profound integration of tBTC with Mezo results in something entirely innovative,” Mahoney emphasized. “This isn’t just about incorporating Bitcoin or adding it onto another chain. It signifies Bitcoin serving as the operational bedrock of an entire financial ecosystem—trustless, permissionless, and immensely powerful.”

Developer Resources and Platform Status

Developers can access the integration documentation through designated resources. Mezo is currently operational at its designated application site, with tBTC bridging services available via the Threshold Dashboard.

About Threshold Network

Threshold Network is the driving force behind tBTC, a leading decentralized asset that is fully backed by Bitcoin for DeFi purposes. Utilizing a 51-of-100 threshold signer model, tBTC facilitates the movement of BTC across multiple chains, including various prominent platforms, without the need for custodians. With over $400 million in total value locked and $3.6 billion in bridge volume since inception, Threshold offers one of the most reliable trustless Bitcoin infrastructures in the DeFi space.

About Mezo

Mezo is a revolutionary platform enabling individuals to utilize their Bitcoin without the need to sell it. It facilitates effortless day-to-day financial transactions beyond traditional banking systems. With open access, user-friendly interfaces, and unwavering security, Mezo presents a contemporary method of managing, borrowing, and transacting—all fueled entirely by Bitcoin.

As the pioneering full-stack Bitcoin economy, Mezo allows users to unlock Bitcoin’s practical applications. Powered by MUSD, the first entirely Bitcoin-backed stablecoin, it provides users with immediate spending capabilities against their Bitcoin reserves at favorable fixed rates. This offers everyone the opportunity to access their Bitcoin wealth and realize genuine financial flexibility in a truly bankless environment.

Disclaimer: This press release may contain forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ significantly from those depicted. This announcement should not be viewed as investment advice.