Mode Network and Portal to Bitcoin Unite to Advance Modular DeFi and Cross-Chain Bitcoin Interoperability

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3 min readDec 12, 2024
Portal to Bitcoin and Mode Network advancing modular DeFi and cross-chain connectivity

The DeFi space is undergoing a major transformation with the collaboration between Mode Network and Portal to Bitcoin. By combining Mode’s modular DeFi infrastructure with Portal’s robust, custodyless cross-chain architecture, this partnership is set to revolutionize blockchain interoperability. Together, they are paving the way for seamless asset interaction across ecosystems and unlocking new opportunities for developers and users alike.

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Key Collaboration Features

As part of the partnership, Mode Network will be integrated into Portal to Bitcoin’s decentralized exchange (DEX), enabling seamless cross-chain asset interaction.

  • Mode Network Integration into Portal’s Cross-Chain DEX

This integration ensures that users can trade directly on Bitcoin’s secure and liquidity-rich infrastructure using Portal’s atomic swaps, eliminating reliance on bridges, wrapped assets, or custodial intermediaries.

We are thrilled to partner with Mode Network to integrate its cutting-edge capabilities into the Portal DEX. This collaboration broadens the possibilities for Mode and Portal users while enhancing the safety and efficiency of cross-chain and cross-layer asset exchanges through our atomic swap technology,” said Dr. Chandra Duggirala, CEO & Co-Founder of Portal.

  • Driving Modular DeFi with Portal’s BitScaler Technology

Mode Network will leverage Portal’s groundbreaking BitScaler architecture, enabling high-speed, cost-effective transactions across ecosystems. This ensures that decentralized applications (dApps) built on Mode can interact effortlessly with Bitcoin and other blockchains, unlocking new opportunities for developers and liquidity providers.

  • Joint Community Engagement and Education Initiatives

To promote understanding and adoption of cross-chain DeFi capabilities, the partnership emphasizes the importance of community engagement and education. This collaboration aims to highlight the benefits of trust-minimized asset exchanges and the unique advantages of the Mode-Portal integration, fostering awareness among users and developers alike.

Advancing Decentralized, Non-custodial Financial Systems

The integration marks a significant step forward in DeFi by combining the core strengths of Mode Network and Portal to Bitcoin:

  • Self-Sovereignty First: Both platforms prioritize security and decentralization, empowering users with full control over their assets during transactions.
  • Eliminating Custodial Risks: Portal’s atomic swap technology ensures secure transactions by executing swaps directly between wallets or reverting assets in case of failure, avoiding vulnerabilities associated with bridges or wrapped tokens.
  • Expanding DeFi’s Scope: Mode Network’s scalable infrastructure complements Portal’s mission to bring Bitcoin into broader DeFi ecosystems, enabling seamless liquidity movement across chains.

As the DeFi space continues to evolve, partnerships like this underscore the importance of innovation and collaboration in unlocking the full potential of decentralized technologies. Together, Mode Network and Portal to Bitcoin are empowering users, fostering developer opportunities, and driving the decentralization movement forward.

About Mode Network

Mode Network is a modular blockchain built on the OP Stack, designed to scale DeFi by advancing AI tooling and infrastructure. Mode operates as part of Optimism’s Superchain, enabling scalable and low-cost solutions for decentralized applications. Learn more information, visit https://www.mode.network/, X (Twitter), Discord, Mirror and Telegram.

About Portal to Bitcoin

Portal to Bitcoin is the only fully custodyless cross-chain infrastructure designed to integrate Bitcoin into the broader digital asset landscape. Built with BitScaler technology, Portal enables native-to-native swaps across chains without intermediaries, bridging, or wrapping assets. Backed by top-tier investors such as Coinbase Ventures and Arrington Capital, Portal combines the security of Bitcoin with the flexibility of modern DeFi. Discover more at https://portaltobitcoin.com/, X (Twitter), Discord, Medium and Telegram

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