100 Billion Dollars. That’s how much money was lost by custodial bitcoin-backed lenders in 2022 alone. We created a better solution: bitcoin-backed loans that don’t require you to give up self-custody. You get cryptographic proof, not just legal or reputational assurances, that your collateral is safe. We’ve got some big announcements happening this week at Bitcoin 2025. See you all there!

Next week in the Lava Developer Zone at Bitcoin 2025: Andrew Poelstra and @Matt Corallo debate MEV. MEVIL: Concern or Hyperbole? Come find out. Moderated by Gwart. May 28th at 1:00pm. See you there!

We’re hosting the Lava Developer Zone at Bitcoin 2025! A space to connect with other developers and hear high-level technical discussions. We’ve got some exciting debates on the agenda! First up: Brandon Black and @Murch tackle the block size debate and whether or not we’ve found the equilibrium. Moderated by Shehzan Maredia. Wednesday May 28th at 12:00pm. See you there!

Hello, Nostr! Allow us to introduce ourselves. At Lava, we’ve built the most secure way to borrow against your bitcoin. No counterparties, no custodians, no bridges. Instead, we’ve built a fully on-chain lending protocol that leverages Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs), which are smart contracts that are native to Bitcoin. Using Lava, you can take out a USD loan using your Bitcoin as collateral *without giving up self-custody*. It’s fast, secure, and we offer some of the best rates in the business. You can check us out at

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Fast and secure bitcoin-backed loans. Access dollars without selling your bitcoin, borrow at the lowest rates, and spend globally.

to learn more! We’re excited to be here on Nostr! #introductions