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RioSwap Public Testnet is Live!
Every major innovation begins with a strong foundation. For Mintlayer, that meant years of building the core infrastructure for a native Bitcoin cross-chain swap system powered by HTLCs. This groundwork made it possible for Bitcoin to trade across chains without ever leaving the user’s control. Today, that foundation comes to life with the launch of a front end built for real users.
The launch of RioSwap marks an important step in Bitcoin’s evolution, where decentralized markets, liquidity, and real-world finance begin to converge, tapping the potential for trillions in idle $BTC to enter the on-chain economy, now driven by Mintlayer.
RioSwap is the FIRST-EVER BTC-native cross-chain decentralized exchange built on Mintlayer’s atomic swap technology. It enables direct Bitcoin swaps without the need for wrapped assets, bridges, or custodians, preserving the security and self-custody that define Bitcoin.
With the Public Testnet now live, we invite you to explore, test, and share your feedback to help us refine the experience ahead of the mainnet launch.
Welcome to RioSwap Testnet!
Bug hunt your way through the RioSwap Testnet and win a share of the 160,000 $ML Prize Pool!
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1,000,000 quests completed.
A milestone powered by our community 💚
To celebrate, everyone who fully finished Chapter 1 will receive a bonus RP reward.
Chapter 2 is now live - with new quests, more RP rewards and fresh chances to take the ride further.
Chapter 2 awaits ↓
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Excited to announce our partnership with @BlackholeDex — a next generation decentralized exchange cofounded by @ZssBecker and @elliotrades — to expand $GUN liquidity on @avax
Coming Soon 🔫
Bitcoin dominance is rising — and so is the scope of the BTC market.
It’s no longer just about holding.
BTCFi is emerging: lending, trading, real-world assets — all anchored to Bitcoin.
@mintlayer is quietly laying the groundwork with smart contracts and native swaps.
Early days, but momentum’s building.
🤏 Less than 1% of Bitcoin’s $1.5T+ market cap is used in DeFi.
Compare that to Ethereum’s ~48.6%.
👨🚀 The opportunity to build BTC-native financial infrastructure has never been more clear.
#BTCFi#BitcoinDeFi