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Prism Privacy Layer for Programmable, Self-Custodial Bitcoin DeFi
vBTC is a 1:1 self-custodial Bitcoin peg on its layer-1 sidechain that enables smart contract programmability without federated custody or synthetic wrappers. The protocol's Prism privacy layer uses zero-knowledge proofs to support encrypted balances and shielded addresses, with viewing keys granting selective disclosure to auditors or regulators. VerifiedX previously partnered with Crypto.com to support $1.5 billion in institutional digital asset custody, positioning vBTC as a compliance-compatible alternative to federated models such as wBTC.
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