what's SALT?

SALT is a decentralized lending platform that enables users to borrow fiat currency or stablecoins using their cryptocurrency holdings as collateral, without the need to sell assets or undergo traditional credit checks. By leveraging blockchain technology, it provides liquidity to crypto holders while allowing them to retain ownership and potential upside of their digital assets. The platform supports major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral and emphasizes security through over-collateralization and audited smart contracts. The native $SALT token plays a utility role within the ecosystem, offering benefits such as reduced borrowing rates, staking rewards, and governance participation for holders. SALT has evolved through various iterations, including responses to market events like the FTX collapse, resuming operations with institutional backing. It operates as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto, focusing on compliant, user-friendly lending products.

SALT's CRO Hunter Albright spoke at the Bitcoin 2026 conference today.