what's Brove?

Brove is a unified platform for Bitcoin finance (BTCFi) and verifiable identity built on Starknet. It aggregates DeFi protocols into a seamless UI, enabling users to bridge Bitcoin assets (via LayerSwap or Atomiq), swap wrappers (AVNU, Fibrous), stake for liquid tokens like xyBTC (Endur), lend/borrow/loop (Vesu, Nostra), and execute yield strategies in single flows. Starknet's ZK-rollup ensures efficient, low-cost composability for BTC-wrapped assets (WBTC, tBTC, LBTC), turning passive holdings into active capital without lockups or multi-app friction. Brove Passport provides on-chain identity via cryptographic proofs in BroveBoxes, verifying BTC activity/holdings for reputation scores. This unlocks quests (Proof of Hold for wBTC rewards), premium features, and reputation-driven offers in Bitcoiner/Brove Modes. Reputation proofs maintain privacy while enabling cross-protocol access and social clubs.