BTCFi Security Boosted by 84% Hashrate, Miner Revenue Lags
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In Q1, a significant 84.01% of Bitcoin's hashrate was dedicated to securing Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) protocols, primarily Rootstock. This high level of hashrate participation strengthens the security case for BTCFi, making it more resilient against attacks. However, the benefit to miners remains limited, as fee revenue from BTCFi activities has not materialized significantly. The disparity between security commitment and economic reward highlights an unresolved challenge: while BTCFi provides a use case for Bitcoin's security, it has yet to translate into meaningful miner income. This dynamic could influence miner behavior and network security incentives if fee generation does not improve.
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