Research, guides, and protocol updates from the team building non-custodial lending on Bitcoin L1.
Five ways to earn yield on Bitcoin in 2026, from lending to liquid staking, with honest risk assessments for each approach.
Celsius collapsed in June 2022 and froze $4.7 billion in customer funds. The Bitcoin lending market rebuilt itself around one hard lesson.
Rehypothecation cost crypto investors billions in 2022. Here is what it means, which lenders still do it, and how to protect your BTC.
Eight platforms where you can borrow against Bitcoin in 2026, compared on rates, custody model, KYC requirements, and loan minimums.
Nine platforms let you borrow against BTC in 2026. Rates range from 5% to 14%, custody models range from full custodial to fully non-custodial. Here is how they actually stack up.
Ledn holds your Bitcoin for you. Ducat does not. Here is what that difference means in practice for borrowers.
OP_RETURN lets you store small amounts of data directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. Here is what it does and why protocols like Ducat use it.
Over $317 billion in stablecoins exist across crypto. Almost none of it lives on Bitcoin. That gap is closing.
Runes are a token standard built directly on Bitcoin. UNIT, the Ducat stablecoin, is one of them.
Crypto-backed loans let you access cash using Bitcoin or other crypto as collateral. Here is how they work, what they cost, and where to get one.
Non-custodial crypto loans let you borrow without handing your Bitcoin to a third party. Here is how they work and who offers them.
FROST lets multiple parties control a Bitcoin wallet without any single party holding the full key. Here is how it works.
Most Bitcoin lending platforms require identity checks. A few do not. Here is what no-KYC borrowing looks like in 2026.
Bitcoin loan rates range from 5% to 16% in 2026. Here is what each platform charges and which setup suits your situation.
The CLARITY Act is the most consequential crypto legislation to move through Congress in years. Here is where it stands.
Bitcoin loans let you access cash using your BTC as collateral. Here's how they work, what rates to expect, and where Ducat fits in.
Borrowing against Bitcoin lets you access cash without selling. Here's a step-by-step guide to how it works, the risks, and your options in 2026.
The Ducat Protocol is live on Bitcoin mainnet. Deposit BTC, borrow UNIT, and access dollar liquidity without leaving Layer 1.
A deep dive into how Bitcoin-backed stablecoins work, why collateralisation ratios matter, and what makes native L1 issuance fundamentally different.
An overview of the rapidly evolving Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem, the key protocols shaping it, and where Ducat fits in the broader picture.
