Testnet Beta
Function Update
The Beta Testnet introduced three major updates for the bridge:
Introduced two new roles: public operators and challengers
Supported wider transaction range:
0.001 - 3 sBTC
Supported depositing to multiple chains: Ethereum Holesky, Plume, Monad, and more coming.
Public Operators: Individuals and institutions can apply for the operator roles in Beta Testnet. Multiple operators can help guarantee bridge service availability, and ensure a smooth bridging experience by fronting sBTC (native BTC during mainnet) to users during withdrawal.
Challengers: They ensure the operator's honest behavior; anyone can permissionlessly become a Challenger. If an operator tries to steal user funds, challengers can dispute the transaction directly on Bitcoin. Bitcoin will be the ultimate judge to punish malicious operators directly.
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