Zest Protocol Launches Mainnet Demo for Bitcoin-Backed USDC Loans

Zest Protocol has released a mainnet demo allowing users to utilize native BTC as collateral for USDC borrowing on Ethereum. The system employs self-custodial Taproot vaults on the Bitcoin network, ensuring BTC is never wrapped or bridged. During this testing phase, deposits are capped at 0.001 BTC per wallet to maintain controlled conditions before a full production launch.