Bitcoin isn’t just a retail asset anymore — it’s moving into corporate treasuries. But with interest rates sitting above 4%, idle BTC is quickly becoming a liability. In this episode of Unchained Opinions, we explore why corporations are now demanding institutional-grade yield solutions for Bitcoin — and what happens if the ecosystem fails to deliver.

The problem? Today’s options don’t cut it:

• ❌ Collapsed lenders like Celsius showed the risks of opaque models
• ❌ Wrapped BTC and offshore DeFi lack institutional custody and audit standards
• ❌ Speculative token mechanisms create more risk than reward

What institutions really need:

• ✅ Yield secured directly on the Bitcoin chain
• ✅ Transparent attestations and auditable custody
• ✅ Returns tied to real economic activity, not hype cycles

The stakes are high: if Bitcoin can’t build secure, compliant financial rails, capital will flow to Ethereum, Solana, and other platforms already offering safer yield.

Join us as we debate whether Bitcoin’s future as a corporate reserve asset depends on innovating beyond “digital gold” — and fast.

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