Zest

Zest Protocol is the leading Bitcoin lending protocol, enabling BTC holders to earn yield on their Bitcoin and borrow stablecoins against it. Zest Protocol is built by the longest-running BTCFi team in existence, with 2 years live on Stacks, $100M+ peak TVL, 800+ BTC deposited, and 1,500+ liquidations executed with zero bad debt. No other BTCFi team has this track record. Backed by world class investors Tim Draper's Draper Associates and Yzi Labs Now Zest Protocol is building a revolutionary lending market on Bitcoin L1. Users lock BTC directly on the base layer and borrow stablecoins on EVM chains. No wrapping, no bridging, or custodians, the BTC stays on L1.