Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano 
$1, announced that Input Output Global (IOG) will play a pivotal role in strengthening the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem surrounding Bitcoin 
$99,148. This declaration comes in light of the rising demand for Bitcoin’s usability and recent partnerships between Cardano and Bitcoin.
Developing Bitcoin DeFi by 2025
In a statement on X, Hoskinson emphasized that Bitcoin DeFi will be a significant roadmap for IOG, with a target milestone set for May 2025 to develop a meaningful demo. The team is tasked with achieving this goal, which they believe could have a substantial impact.
Scaling Solutions to Support BTC
Hoskinson revealed that IOG will collaborate with Fair Gate Labs, a protocol utilizing Multi-Party Computation, to reach its objectives. He also noted that partnerships will expand to include community projects and wallets. Although there is no specific timeline for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), he acknowledged that considerable work lies ahead.
Moreover, Hoskinson expressed confidence in current opportunities, stating that it is time to awaken the sleeping giant within Bitcoin.
This update follows Cardano’s partnership with BitcoinOS Bridge, which highlighted the necessity of fostering growth between Bitcoin and Cardano. IOG has conducted several updates to enhance its mainnet to accommodate this demand.
Recent advancements, such as the Cardano Hydra Doom test, have led to the Proof-of-Stake (POS) network achieving a significant milestone of 1 million Transactions Per Second (TPS). This scalability potential is seen as a positive development for users looking to explore DeFi products due to Bitcoin’s broad user base.
Hoskinson implied that the time is ripe for all necessary applications related to the BitcoinOS partnership. Cardano’s DeFi plans centered on Bitcoin present significant opportunities for both Cardano and Bitcoin communities. Through IOG’s scaling efforts and new partnerships, the Bitcoin ecosystem is expected to become increasingly user-friendly and functional, potentially fostering innovation in the DeFi sector and contributing to new dynamics in the crypto market.
