Title: [Direct to AIP] Onboard BTC.b to Aave V4 Core Instance on Ethereum
Author: @AaveLabs
Date: 2026-08-25
Summary
This proposal seeks to onboard BTC.b to the Aave V4 Core Instance on Ethereum. This proposal follows the Direct to AIP route.
Motivation
BTC.b is a bridged representation of Bitcoin supported by Lombard’s infrastructure. BTC.b is already listed on the Aave V3 Core Instance and Aave V4 Core Instance on Avalanche, and this proposal extends its availability to the Aave V4 Core Instance on Ethereum.
The onboarding would expand the BTC collateral options available through Aave V4 while allowing the DAO and its Service Providers to apply a configuration specific to V4.
Specification
This proposal onboards BTC.b to the Aave V4 Core Instance on Ethereum.
BTC.b: 0xB0F70C0bD6FD87dbEb7C10dC692a2a6106817072
Risk parameters and final configuration will be provided by the Risk Service Providers and this proposal will be updated accordingly.
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Disclaimer
This proposal was prepared by Aave Labs in its capacity as a contributor to the Aave ecosystem. Aave Labs has no direct financial relationship with Lombard Finance or its affiliates and has not received compensation from Lombard Finance or its affiliates in connection with this proposal.
Next Steps
- Gather community and Service Provider feedback.
- Incorporate the Risk Service Providers’ final configuration for the Aave V4 Core Instance.
- Publish the AIP vote for final confirmation and onchain enforcement of the proposal.
Copyright
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