Introduction

The launch of the Babylon Genesis public chain marks the true beginning of Babylon's journey. Recently, Babylon initiated airdrop registration, signaling the end of Phase 1 of its staking mining campaign. However, for those who truly understand Babylon's technical principles, staking BTC on the main chain is just Chapter 1. The real story begins with the Babylon Genesis public chain.

Babylon's Value Innovation

Babylon's core innovation lies in its ability to securely lock BTC on the Bitcoin mainnet using complex UTXO script covenants. This allows users to self-custody their BTC while earning staking rewards on other PoS chains. The question is, how can BTC locked on the Bitcoin mainnet become effective collateral and provide security consensus for PoS chains? The answer lies in the Babylon Genesis chain.

The Role of Babylon Genesis Chain

The Babylon Genesis chain, also known as the Bitcoin Secured Network (BSN), is a PoS chain built on the Cosmos SDK. When Babylon locks BTC on the mainnet using cryptographic algorithms, it creates a remote, secure staking system. However, to remotely manage and schedule these assets, a programmable chain is needed to build consensus. The Genesis chain serves as this unified validation and interoperability layer for Babylon Protocol.

Through the coordinated efforts of the Genesis chain (acting as the central brain), Babylon can enable the locked BTC on the Bitcoin mainnet to generate actual use cases and revenue on other PoS chains. It can also package this security consensus capability as a commodity, similar to Eigenlayer, and offer it to more Bitcoin Layer 2 PoS chains, expanding revenue sources and commercial possibilities.

Understanding the True Value of Babylon Protocol

The true value of Babylon Protocol is not about how many assets are locked on the mainnet. Most assets remain self-custodied, and Babylon's cryptographic algorithms act as a "security steward," sharing some asset management rights. The value is realized through the cooperation of the Genesis chain. Simply locking assets does not fully leverage Babylon's "security-as-a-service" capabilities.

To truly unlock Babylon's transition from PoW to PoS and help BTC holders achieve native yield, the performance of the Genesis chain after launch is crucial. Babylon ecosystem liquidity staking service providers like Solv Protocol, Lombard, PumpBTC, and BedRock will also depend on the Genesis chain's operations if their liquidity supply is mapped 1:1 from the BTC mainnet.

Conclusion

The Babylon Genesis chain is the linchpin that enables Babylon Protocol to provide PoS chains with the security consensus of Bitcoin. It transforms locked BTC into a valuable asset for PoS chains, offering both security and yield. The future success of Babylon's vision hinges on the successful deployment and operation of the Genesis chain.