Threshold Network Enhances Bitcoin Onchain Access with tBTC
New York, United States, November 11th, 2025, Chainwire
Threshold Network Upgrades Strengthen tBTC’s Role
Threshold Network has released new upgrades. It has also launched a refreshed website. These updates help strengthen tBTC’s role in Bitcoin onchain markets.
The goal of these upgrades is clear. They help tBTC act as a trusted tokenized Bitcoin. tBTC helps move Bitcoin value from the Bitcoin network into decentralized financial markets. This allows Bitcoin to be used in new ways while staying secure.
Recent analysis shows that Bitcoin ownership is very concentrated. Around 1 million addresses hold more than $100,000 in Bitcoin. About 157,000 addresses hold more than $1 million. Another 19,142 addresses hold more than $10 million.
Together, these addresses hold about $500 billion in value. This number has grown faster since U.S. spot ETF approvals in 2024. While individuals control about 65.9% of Bitcoin’s total supply, most of this Bitcoin is held by wealthy investors. Small retail holders make up a much smaller share.
Since U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs were approved, institutional interest has grown quickly. Large companies and funds now hold more Bitcoin than ever before.
By August 2025, institutional Bitcoin holdings reached $414 billion. This growth came from ETF inflows and corporate treasury strategies. Corporate reserves alone grew by 40% in Q3. They reached $117 billion.
Today, 172 publicly listed companies hold Bitcoin. Together, they own more than 1 million BTC. MicroStrategy is the largest corporate holder. It owns 640,000 BTC.
As of October 2025, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs manage $169.48 billion in assets. This equals 6.79% of Bitcoin’s total market value. Threshold Network sees this shift as a key moment. It is now focusing more on institutional positioning.
Renewed Focus: Institutional Access with Bitcoin’s Integrity
Threshold Network has redesigned its website. The new design is clean and simple. It is easy to read and easy to use.
The website reflects a bigger change. Threshold is no longer just one protocol. It is now a full ecosystem. This ecosystem helps Bitcoin move freely across many financial markets.
The tBTC app has also been upgraded. The goal is to make Bitcoin-to-DeFi easier. Users can now mint tBTC directly to supported chains. This can be done with a single Bitcoin transaction. No extra approvals are needed.
Redemptions back to the Bitcoin mainnet are also simple. The process matches Bitcoin’s design. It stays easy while remaining fully decentralized.
The upgrade includes several new features:
Use tBTC: This section helps users learn where tBTC can be used. It shows where Bitcoin can earn value. It lists many DeFi integrations.
Vaults: This is a new dashboard. It brings many tBTC vault strategies into one place. These strategies are managed by external teams. They are designed to be easy to use.
My Activity: This section shows a full history of user actions. It includes minting, redeeming, and vault use. Every transaction is recorded onchain. Users can track progress over time.
The New tBTC App: Simplicity and Precision for Large Scale Adoption
The new tBTC app is simple and clear. It focuses on speed, safety, and transparency. Users can move between Bitcoin and DeFi markets easily.
Users always keep control of their assets. The app supports full self-custody. This is important for trust and security.
Streamlined Minting and Redemption
Users can now move Bitcoin easily. They can move between Bitcoin and supported networks. These include Ethereum, Layer 2s, and non-EVM chains.
The process is smooth. It removes many steps that caused problems before. Users can mint and redeem tBTC quickly. The process is secure. It also avoids extra costs.
Direct minting sends tBTC straight to supported chains. This helps Bitcoin flow into DeFi markets faster. Institutions can use Bitcoin across ecosystems. They do not need centralized services.
Direct redemption sends tBTC back to the Bitcoin mainnet. This gives users confidence. They know they can always return to native Bitcoin.
No Layer 2 signing is required. Even complex actions only need one Bitcoin transfer. This reduces work for institutions. It also helps new users get started faster.
Together, these features make tBTC one of the easiest ways to use Bitcoin in DeFi.
Gasless Minting on Supported Networks
Gasless minting is now available on supported networks. Users only need to send Bitcoin. They do not need to sign extra transactions. No extra gas fees are required.
Users connect their wallet. They send Bitcoin to a single-use address. Then they receive tBTC on their chosen chain. This makes the process simple and cost-effective.
Bitcoin users can now use their funds efficiently. They keep full control. Costs stay low. Security stays strong.
“This upgrade shows Threshold has grown as a network,” said Callan Sarre, Co-Founder and CPO of Threshold Labs.
“We rebuilt the app for a single experience,” he said. “Users can mint, redeem, and use Bitcoin faster. They get clarity and control without giving up safety.”
Building the Future of Bitcoin
Threshold Network is a cross-chain Bitcoin protocol. It helps Bitcoin move safely across blockchains.
The upgraded app supports direct minting. It also supports zero gas fees on supported networks. Users no longer need to route through Ethereum Layer 1.
This makes onboarding easier. Bitcoin holders can access DeFi tools. These include lending, yield strategies, and liquidity pools.
“The growth after ETF approvals has been massive,” said MacLane Wilkison, Co-Founder and CEO of Threshold Labs.
“Our goal is simple,” he said. “We build tools that help institutions use Bitcoin safely onchain. tBTC is the bridge that keeps this process decentralized and transparent.”
tBTC is available across many ecosystems. These include Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Sui, Starknet, BOB, and Optimism. Threshold continues to add more integrations. This helps increase liquidity and access to institutional capital.
Users can explore the new app and website at https://threshold.network
About Threshold Network
Threshold Network is the decentralized protocol behind tBTC. tBTC is a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset. It uses a 51-of-100 signer model for security.
tBTC allows Bitcoin to move across chains. It does not use custodians. Security remains strong.
Threshold has over 5 years of proven performance. It has processed about $4.8 billion in bridge volume. This makes it one of the most trusted Bitcoin infrastructures onchain.
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RC Ramos
Threshold Network
Email: contact@tnetworklabs.com
