This Op-Ed discusses the issue of centralization in wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and explores whether there is a solution to break this cycle. Various attempts to bridge Bitcoin to Ethereum have faced challenges with centralization, as wrapped versions of Bitcoin tend to end up in centralized hands. The article mentions examples such as Renbtc and WBTC facing centralization pressures and the involvement of Justin Sun, the Tron founder, in custody operations. The feature highlights TBTC as a different approach that distributes power across its network through threshold cryptography, making capture mathematically impossible. The article emphasizes the need to push for decentralization in a different way rather than continuing to face the same challenges. Ultimately, the choice of whether to push for the same boulder or adopt a different approach will define the future of wrapped Bitcoin and decentralization itself.



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