what's Saturn?
Saturn is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built directly on the Bitcoin base layer, enabling peer-to-peer trading of Bitcoin-native assets without bridges, wrapped tokens, or custodial solutions. It leverages the Arch Network's virtual machine and verifier nodes to introduce smart contract functionalities, atomic swaps, and liquidity pools, bringing DeFi capabilities to Bitcoin's secure Layer 1 infrastructure. The platform supports automated market makers (AMMs) for trustless swaps between BTC and fungible tokens like Runes, allowing users to provide liquidity and trade at high speeds while maintaining Bitcoin's principles of decentralization and security. Saturn's testnet launch in late 2024 demonstrated seamless AMM operations, processing swaps and liquidity positions natively on Bitcoin, with plans for mainnet expansion to foster a unified Bitcoin-denominated ecosystem.
Saturn raised $800K from CZ-backed YZi Labs & Sora Ventures for 11%+ yield stablecoin USDat.
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x.com/saturn_btcScheduled to launch Saturn 1 in February 2026.
Raised $800K from YZi Labs (backed by CZ) and Sora Ventures to build USDat, an 11%+ yield-bearing stablecoin backed by Strategy's digital credit.
Partnership with ArchNetwork utilizes Titan Indexer and ArchVM components for native programmable Bitcoin functionality.
The testnet has processed millions of swaps, and the project is described as the first AMM on Bitcoin testnet.
Testnet is live and operational, enabling users to swap native Bitcoin assets directly on Bitcoin network without bridging.
Arch (Solana launchpad) partners to enable automated liquidity provision and fair token launches with anti-bot protection through BUMP integration.
First-ever trustless AMM swap successfully executed on Bitcoin testnet, mainnet deployment imminent.
Mainnet launch imminent with direct Bitcoin integration enabling Solana-like performance and non-custodial transactions through Xverse wallet.
Titan indexer enables 25 instant transactions per UTXO per block, allowing up to 250 instant transactions per block with just 10 UTXOs.
Tokenomics redesign implements positive RPL flow mechanism.
Ecosystem expanding with migration of quality teams from other networks, solidifying position as main Bitcoin trading gateway.
New bi-directional pool functionality enables instant productivity of Arch assets on Bitcoin base layer.
Titan Indexer integration and Atlas Oracle completion enhance platform speed and decentralization capabilities. Now live on testnet.
Team present at Token2049 Dubai, supporting project launches ahead of Arch mainnet launch.
First trustless testnet AMM swap and next-gen Titan indexer launched on Bitcoin, integrated with Arch ecosystem.