At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, BIMA and exSat announced a powerful new partnership set to reshape Bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance. The initiative kicks off with the deployment of $100 million worth of BTC, with a long-term goal of mobilizing $500 million across DeFi platforms.
Unlocking Bitcoin’s Productivity Through USBD
BIMA recently launched its mainnet and unveiled USBD, a Bitcoin-backed, over-collateralized stablecoin. Designed for capital efficiency, USBD allows users to retain exposure to Bitcoin while generating on-chain yield and accessing DeFi products.
“We want to help Bitcoin evolve from a passive asset into an active one,” said BIMA founder and CEO Sid Sridhar. “Partnering with exSat brings us closer to that future.”
The stablecoin offers a solution for users who want to deploy capital without exiting the Bitcoin standard, making it attractive to both decentralized and institutional participants.
exSat to Deploy Native Bitcoin Assets Into BIMA Infrastructure
Through the collaboration, exSat will integrate its Bitcoin-based assets—esBTC and iBTC—into BIMA’s DeFi vaults and investment vehicles. BIMA will also serve as exSat’s official stablecoin partner, deepening the relationship between the two platforms.
“With BIMA, we’re enabling Bitcoin holders to borrow and earn without compromise,” said exSat CEO Yves La Rose. “We’re building a foundation for Bitcoin-native banking that supports sovereignty and yield.”
A Vision for a Decentralized Bitcoin Economy
This partnership represents a shift in how Bitcoin can be used: not just stored, but actively put to work. By combining DeFi innovation with Bitcoin’s security and liquidity, BIMA and exSat are laying the groundwork for a programmable, sovereign financial system built entirely on Bitcoin’s foundation.
