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[Kelghe D'cruz @kelghe]

Closed beta is live 👀🥠
Native BTC → EVM swaps. No wrap, no bridge, fully on-chain.
Opening the gates to BTC liquidity in DeFi

[PAIRS @pairs_dex]

BTC ↔ EVM swaps on PAIRS.

Native BTC in, EVM assets out — non-custodial, on-chain, no wrapped BTC, no centralized bridge. Smart-routed execution with verifiable settlement on both sides.

Demo below. Tech note + open test plan to follow.

[PAIRS @pairs_dex]

Most DEXs avoid Bitcoin swaps, not because they don’t want to offer them, but because the infrastructure to make BTC ↔ EVM swaps trustless, efficient, and user-friendly just doesn’t exist at scale.

Right now, moving between Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems almost always means:

🟢Going through a centralized exchange
🟢Wrapping BTC into a synthetic token that carries custodial risk
🟢Accepting slow, expensive, and multi-step transactions

We’re building a different path.

Pairs DEX will let you swap native BTC directly into EVM assets — no custodial middlemen, no forced wrapping, no multi-day wait times. This is powered by:

🟢 Direct integration with the Bitcoin network for deposits and settlement
🟢 On-chain execution for EVM-side assets
🟢A routing and pricing engine that keeps trades competitive without relying on centralized liquidity providers

The result is a truly integrated BTC → EVM swap experience on a DEX that keeps the core principles of decentralization intact while making it simple enough for everyday use.

Testing phase = very close.

Don’t blink.

[PAIRS @pairs_dex]

Kelghe is behind the mic this week for the amazing @tokenthoughts podcast with the awesome @Lindsey___I.

On the podcast, Kelghe gets real about his crypto journey, the challenges and the motion behind @pairs_dex to blend CeFi and DeFi into one seamless platform, as well as…
• Why licensing is crypto’s next unlock
• How profit-sharing + usability could drive real adoption
• The reality of running a tokenized business

“You don’t just need grit. You need to be a little loopy.”

⚡️Listen on:
🔹 Apple Podcasts → https://t.co/61uh8goTMr
🔹 Spotify → https://t.co/5YNpw2MS9N
🔹 YouTube → https://t.co/GdnpHFWhPk

[PAIRS @pairs_dex]

We’ve officially listed all Pairs’ company token wallets in our whitepaper 📄.

Now anyone can track where $PAIRS assets are being held.

No guesswork. Just on-chain clarity.

>> https://t.co/1bC8SwYiYS

[PAIRS @pairs_dex]

🧵We’re just getting started.

Our dual focused roadmap is designed to unlock long-term and real-world utility.

$PAIRS reduces fragmentation while rewarding meaningful participation to support access and autonomy.

It’s a protocol designed for future-proof scale.

Let’s break it down.

[Kelghe D'cruz @kelghe]

I haven’t been posting as much lately but that doesn’t mean I’m not here.

These last few weeks have been challenging. As a founder, there are moments when you realize this isn’t a sprint… it’s a marathon. And while it may seem quiet on the surface, a lot happens behind the scenes.

Sometimes, narratives form where you have no control. And you can’t always respond to everything. But you can choose how you show up for the mission, the community, and the work.

I chose to keep building. To stay invested not just financially, but emotionally and mentally.

Sometimes you’re forced to eat the noise and keep building. Not everything needs a response, and not every part of the journey is loud.

This journey tests endurance. But ours won’t fizzle. We’re still here. Still moving forward.

[PAIRS @pairs_dex]

Whatever is not working in DeFi is being worked on at $PAIRS.

Here’s what that looks like:
🍐Latency: From waiting to instant swaps

🍐Costs: From painful fees to efficient trades

🍐Cross-Chain: From siloed chains to seamless swaps

🍐Profit Sharing: From zero stake… to doubling down.

Trade smarter and own the upside with Pairs’ DEX.

[PAIRS @pairs_dex]

Defining $PAIRS in 5 words:

Shared

Utility

Enhanced

Dual

Unified

[MAKAVELI🤘 @Pgm__x]

That's a big move by @ZekretProtocol! Bringing in heavyweights like Rodney Prescott and Binu Paul shows they're serious about blending TradFi's stability with Web3's innovation. Prescott’s experience at EY, PwC, and Cardano Foundation adds deep institutional credibility

[Secret Network @SecretNetwork]

Secret Network and @ZekretProtocol are already working together

The goal is clear; blend privacy and compliance into a seamless, user-controlled feature

Secret tech is powering use cases like RWA marketplaces and anonymized data access

[Fideum Finance @FideumFinance]

A powerful white-label partner for fintechs.

Fideum offers fully integrated digital asset infrastructure for fintechs of all kinds. Whether you're a payment provider looking to offer crypto payments, or a neobank wanting to incorporate digital asset products, Fideum has everything needed as an institutional partner.

Find out how to deliver seamless crypto integration using Fideum's complete white-label suite, tailored specifically for fintech platforms: https://t.co/KGRghUEo3S

[Secret Network @SecretNetwork]

Web3 promised privacy. Then rebuilt Web2’s worst habits.

Public ledgers combined with centralized KYC means one data leak can expose your entire transaction history

@ZekretProtocol is breaking that pattern. No stored IDs. No surveillance dragnet.

[Fideum Finance @FideumFinance]

Financial institutions are facing a demand for digital assets, but may lack the resources.

With features tailored specifically to banks and brokerages, such as institutional liquidity and real-time execution, white-label platform integration, and compliance automation for handling all AML/KYC tasks, Fideum is your perfect partner for seamless digital asset integration.

Find out more about how Fideum offers institutional-grade custody, built for banks:

https://t.co/BHIIa2EBRO

[Kelghe D'cruz @kelghe]

Been a bit quiet on here…

We’ve had our heads down working through US licensing and unlocking compliance bottlenecks. It might not look like much from the outside, but nothing’s been abandoned.

We’re fully focused on lining everything up properly so we can turn this ship around.

We eat the short-term FUD for the long-term survival. 🛡️

[PAIRS @pairs_dex]

Third time's a charm.

[Nordic Blockchain Association @nordicblock]

✨ Speaker Announcement ✨

We are excited to welcome Anastasija Plotnikova, CEO and Co-Founder of @FideumFinance, to the Nordic Blockchain Conference 2025.

As a regulatory expert and blockchain innovator, Anastasija brings a unique perspective to the evolving digital asset landscape. She draws on her vast experience from past roles to redefine fintech, aiming to facilitate seamless financial interactions with digital assets.

Meet her at #NBC25 in Stockholm.

[Secret Network @SecretNetwork]

REMINDER: Join what many consider the most important conversation of web3 adoption!

Compliance and user data protection 🔐

Tomorrow at 12PM EDT / 4PM UTC with special guest @ZekretProtocol!

RSVP 👇

[Fideum Finance @FideumFinance]

Salaries are about to be revolutionized in Brazil through new government legislation.

While institutional crypto expands, there is still some barriers to onboarding crypto pay-roll solutions for employees. In Brazil, they are tackling the issues of public opinion and regulation by introducing a bill that allows employees to ask for up to 50% of their salary to be paid in crypto (except for foreign remote workers, who can have 100% of their salary paid in crypto). The exchange rate must align with the rate issued by the Central Bank of Brazil, protecting employees from potential fraud or price manipulation from their employers.

Crypto is booming in Brazil. This was noted recently by the country's Central Bank, explaining that 90% of that recent surge has been in stablecoins. This not only shows a real embracing of digital assets in the country, but also a desire to balance the new opportunities with security. By incorporating the rule that at least 50% of salary still needs to be paid in Brazilian real, this bill also acknowledges this is a desire for financial stability and predictability.

With Brazil being the tenth largest economy, this will be an interesting change to watch. Crypto regulation in Brazil is friendly, but incorporating it deeper into day to day life will be both an opportunity and a challenge for institutions in the country.

If crypto payroll integration is on the list for your institution in 2025, with full compliance and efficiency, then find out how Fideum can help: https://t.co/eIHcFF2RKp