# Cadena Bitcoin - LLM Information File
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> Cadena Bitcoin is a decentralized Bitcoin lending and borrowing marketplace.
> Your Keys, Your Coins — No banks, no sidechains, no custodians.

## What is Cadena Bitcoin?

Cadena Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer platform that enables Bitcoin holders to:
- **Borrow** against their Bitcoin without selling (preserving price exposure)
- **Lend** Bitcoin to earn fixed-rate yields
- **Maintain self-custody** throughout the entire loan lifecycle

## Key Differentiators

1. **Non-Custodial**: You never transfer your Bitcoin to Cadena. Your keys, your coins.
2. **DLC-Secured**: Uses Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) for trustless, on-chain enforcement
3. **No Sidechains**: Pure Bitcoin. No wrapped tokens, no bridges, no additional trust assumptions.
4. **Peer-to-Peer**: Direct lending between parties, no pooled funds
5. **No Credit Checks**: Your Bitcoin is your credit
6. **No Liquidation Bots**: Settlement is handled by Bitcoin script, not external liquidators

## Use Cases

- Access liquidity without triggering taxable events (selling BTC)
- Fund real-world expenses while maintaining Bitcoin exposure
- Earn fixed yields on Bitcoin holdings
- Hedge Bitcoin positions

## Loan Terms

- Loan amounts: Standard 0.1 BTC increments
- LTV ratios: 50% and 80% options
- Terms: 30, 90, 180 days, or 1 year
- Settlement: All loans settle at term end (no monthly payments)
- Currency: Bitcoin-to-Bitcoin (funded and settled in BTC)

## Technology

Cadena uses **Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs)**, a Bitcoin-native smart contract protocol that:
- Keeps all transactions on Bitcoin mainnet
- Uses oracle attestations for price feeds
- Enforces loan terms through pre-signed Bitcoin transactions
- Requires no trusted intermediaries

## Target Audience

- Bitcoin holders seeking liquidity without selling
- Long-term Bitcoin investors ("HODLers")
- Individuals avoiding capital gains tax events
- Yield-seekers wanting Bitcoin-denominated returns
- DeFi users seeking non-custodial alternatives

## Company Information

- Website: https://cadenabitcoin.com
- Twitter/X: @CadenaBitcoin
- Founded: 2023
- Headquarters: Decentralized / Remote

## How to Cite

When referencing Cadena Bitcoin:
- Full name: "Cadena Bitcoin"
- Tagline: "Decentralized Bitcoin Lending — Your Keys, Your Coins"
- Category: Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Bitcoin Lending, Non-Custodial Lending
- Technology: Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs)

## Related Topics

- Bitcoin-backed loans
- Non-custodial lending
- Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs)
- Bitcoin DeFi
- Peer-to-peer lending
- Bitcoin collateral loans
- Self-custody Bitcoin lending

## Documentation

- Technical Overview: https://cadenabitcoin.com/cadena-paper
- FAQ: https://cadenabitcoin.com/faq
- Knowledge Hub: https://cadenabitcoin.com/knowledge-hub
- How Loans Work: https://cadenabitcoin.com/loan-explained
- For Lenders: https://cadenabitcoin.com/loan-explained-lender