Starting an Avalanche: BTC Holders Can Now Share Economic Security with Avalanche L1s Through the Integration of Suzaku into Our SAL

We are excited to announce a significant partnership that enables Bitcoin (BTC) holders to share their economic security with Avalanche L1s through the integration of Suzaku into our Staking Abstraction Layer (SAL). This collaboration not only enhances the utility of Bitcoin but also introduces a valuable yield source for SolvBTC holders.

What is Suzaku?

Suzaku is a cutting-edge (re)staking protocol tailored for scaling and decentralizing Avalanche Layer 1 (L1) networks. By offering a unified framework that combines reference network architectures, an L1 development stack, and robust security modules, Suzaku empowers each L1 to customize its validator set rules and securely transition through different stages of decentralization.

Enhancing SAL with Yield Opportunities

The integration of Suzaku serves as an incremental addition to our SAL, transforming SolvBTC into a powerful yield-generating asset. By using SolvBTC as collateral within Suzaku, BTC holders can actively participate in the economic security of Avalanche L1s while also earning rewards. This creates a dual benefit:

• Increased Security: BTC holders contribute to the security of various Avalanche L1s, helping them achieve decentralization and resilience.
• Yield Generation: SolvBTC holders can earn returns through their collateralized assets in Suzaku, providing them with a new revenue stream.

The Role of Stakers and Operators

Our SAL enhances the staking process for Suzaku, enabling a vibrant marketplace for stakers and operators. Within this ecosystem:

• Stakers can opt-in to provide cryptoeconomic security to Avalanche L1s while earning rewards through (re)staking their SolvBTC.
• Operators are incentivized to run infrastructure for the selected L1s, ensuring high service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Curators choose L1s to secure and distribute rewards, enhancing overall ecosystem stability.

A Pathway to Decentralization

Suzaku supports Avalanche L1s in progressing through various security models — from Proof-of-Authority (PoA) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). This capability allows each L1 to gradually decentralize its validator set while enhancing its cryptoeconomic security.

Why Choose Avalanche?

The Avalanche platform provides a robust foundation for sovereign networks, featuring an innovative consensus protocol that ensures single-block immutable finality and allows for high scalability. As Avalanche gears up for the Avalanche9000 incentivized testnet, the time is ripe for building and scaling L1 networks.

Conclusion

The integration of Suzaku into our SAL marks a pivotal development for BTC holders and Avalanche L1s alike. This partnership enhances the staking experience for Bitcoin while creating new yield opportunities for SolvBTC holders. We invite BTC holders to engage in this innovative solution, sharing in the economic security and rewards of a more decentralized future.