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Solv Protocol Integrates Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve to Strengthen Institutional Trust

Simon Simba
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Simon is a writer with five years experience in crypto and iGaming. He currently works as a freelance writer at BanklessTimes where he focuses on simplifying daily crypto developments for readers. He discovered crypto in 2022 while writing news about NFTs for a news website in the US, and has since written for two other international NFT projects, and a Web3 gaming agency.
May 26th, 2025
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Solv Protocol has announced a comprehensive integration with Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve (PoR) system across its entire $2 billion Bitcoin Finance (BTCFi) ecosystem.

The integration extends Chainlink’s PoR verification beyond Solv’s flagship SolvBTC token to encompass the protocol’s entire Total Value Locked (TVL), surpassing 27,000 BTC worth over $2 billion. It provides real-time, on-chain asset transparency for all assets within the Solv ecosystem, including SolvBTC, xSolvBTC, and the broader protocol infrastructure.

How the Integration Benefits Solv Protocol

Through the integrations, users and institutional investors can verify in real time that SolvBTC tokens maintain a full 1:1 backing with actual Bitcoin reserves. Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network ensures continuous, automatic reserve verification across various blockchains, including Ethereum for SolvBTC, xSolvBTC, and BNB Chain for Solv Protocol. This contrasts with typical audit systems that offer sporadic snapshots.

Additionally, it addresses the growing demand for transparency from institutional investors in the cryptocurrency field, especially in the wake of high-profile failures due to mismanagement or unverifiable reserves. Solv provides cryptographic proof that anybody can independently verify, eliminating the need for users to depend on third-party attestations.

Chainlink’s “Secure Mint” mechanism provides programmatic protection against infinite minting attacks and multiple essential security enhancements. It ensures that new SolvBTC tokens can only be minted when cryptographic proof exists that sufficient Bitcoin reserves back the issuance.

The PoR feeds are publicly visible in real-time through data.chain.link, facilitating ongoing monitoring of asset collateralization. This transparency is crucial for institutional investors and sovereign bodies considering exposure to Bitcoin yield strategies through Solv’s platform.

Solv’s three core products, Solv Protocol, SolvBTC, and xSolvBTC, will receive individual data dashboards available via the Chainlink platform. These dashboards will provide granular visibility into reserve backing across different asset classes, from U.S. Treasuries to short-term credit products.

This integration represents more than a technical upgrade; it signals Solv’s commitment to establishing Bitcoin Finance as a transparent, legitimate, and secure sector within the broader DeFi ecosystem.

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Simon Simba
Simon is a writer with five years experience in crypto and iGaming. He currently works as a freelance writer at BanklessTimes where he focuses on simplifying daily crypto developments for readers. He discovered crypto in 2022 while writing news about NFTs for a news website in the US, and has since written for two other international NFT projects, and a Web3 gaming agency.