Introduction to BlockCity Protocol
Ordinals have powerful traits of Bitcoin, but remain stagnant and undervalued.
The Problem
Bitcoin value skyrockets, but Ordinals miss the gains.
The Bitcoin NFT market has exploded to ~$1.6 billion, with collectors holding ~66 million Ordinals. Yet, these digital treasures face a tough challenge.
Even though Ordinals carry all the powerful traits of Bitcoin—scarcity, durability, and transparency—they don’t benefit from Bitcoin’s price surges.
Since January 2024, most Ordinals have seen a ~75% decline in value, with only a few top collections holding steady, while Bitcoin has soared by 120%.
Millions of Ordinals sit idle, unable to generate income or yields.
~56 million Ordinals haven’t received a single bid. Collectors are left stuck. They sit dormant and untouched in wallets unable to generate yields. They have no utility.
Our Solution
Introducing B-Ordinals—Empowering Your Ordinals with Bitcoin’s Value
Bitcoin-Backed Performance
Align your Ordinals with Bitcoin’s performance curve.
With a single click, peg your Ordinals to BTC (layer-1) or STX (layer-2).
Trade anytime, capitalizing on Bitcoin’s price movements.
Earn up to 9% APY
HODL and earn consistent Bitcoin yields—no bridging, wrapping, or loss of custody.
Yields are generated by time-locking BTC and delegating to CoreDAO validators or using Stacks PoX consensus for STX delegation.
Enhanced Security and Custody
Maintain full custody of B-Ordinals and their pegged value without bridging or wrapping.
Enjoy permissionless access through smart contracts and MPC-TSS (Multi-Party Computation Threshold Signature Scheme) wallets.
No Native Token, No Extra Risks
BlockCity operates without a native token, avoiding counterparty risks and minimizing security vulnerabilities.
We’re transforming liquid staking for Ordinals by making your existing Ordinal the liquid staking token.
Bitcoin-Aligned Value
Ordinals floor price is defined by user-pegged BTC, ensuring stability and alignment with Bitcoin’s growth.
Users can increase Ordinals peg value anytime to boost future yields.
As Bitcoin rises, so does the market value of your Ordinals. Hold, sell, or borrow against them—the choice is yours.
Security & Risk Management
BlockCity is built with non-custodial, secure infrastructure designed to protect users Bitcoin and assets.
Permissionless Access: Users retain full control of their assets with MPC-TSS wallets (Multi-Party Computation and Threshold Signature Scheme).
Settlement on Bitcoin Layer-1: Transactions are irreversible and secure, leveraging Bitcoin’s finality.
Authentication with Passkeys: Access your account safely, with optional 2FA for high-value transactions.
Our network is designed to ensure trustless security and seamless, uninterrupted control over assets.
Our Competitors
We are developing a groundbreaking solution for Ordinals that combines two distinct categories, allowing users to trade yield-bearing Ordinals tied to Bitcoin’s price movements. Here’s the breakdown:
Category 1: Marketplace
A specialized Ordinals marketplace, inspired by platforms like Magic Eden and Blur, with distinct advantages:
Pegged Floor Price: Ordinal floor prices are defined by user-pegged Bitcoin, not speculative valuations.
Earn Bitcoin Yields: Collectors earn Bitcoin yields immediately upon purchasing an Ordinal, fostering active market participation. Yields are distributed bi-weekly based on peg value, creating a consistent income stream.
For Creators: Sell your Ordinals once and continue earning passive Bitcoin yields as their market value increases, incentivizing sustainable creativity.
Category 2: Liquid Staking
A pioneering liquid staking solution for Ordinals. While no comparable solution currently exists, base-level liquid staking for pegged BTC or STX—like Lorenzo and StackingDAO—offers foundational inspiration for this innovation.
How BlockCity Stands Out from Magic Eden, Unisat, Gamma, Opensea, and Blur?
Effortless Passive Income for Collectors
With just one purchase, collectors start earning Bitcoin-based yields instantly—no complex processes needed.
Creators Earn More with Every Sale
Every sale triggers liquid staking & allows creators to earn passively in BTC, turning every Ordinal into long-term revenue.
Fair Markets, Prevents Wash Trading
BlockCity ensures secure and honest transactions, actively preventing market manipulation and wash trading to protect asset value.
Yields that Grow with Market Success
If an Ordinal's value multiplies through secondary sales (e.g., 5x or 10x), the creator’s earnings scale proportionally, rewarding continued success.
Collectors Empower Creators through Recharge
Collectors can program additional Bitcoin into their favorite assets through a one-click recharge process, enhancing their own yields while boosting the creator’s income—creating a win-win system of shared growth and support.
This integrated model transforms digital assets into collaborative earning tools, aligning the incentives of creators and collectors while making passive income simple, sustainable, and Bitcoin-backed.
How BlockCity Differentiates Itself from StackingDAO?
Bitcoin-Powered Liquid Staking for Ordinals
BlockCity is introducing a non-custodial liquid staking for tokenized digital assets using BTC & sBTC filling a major gap in the market.
BlockCity empowers collectors to earn yields without locking assets or giving up custody—providing instant liquidity for their Ordinals.
No Native Token, No Added Risks
BlockCity operates without a native token, avoiding counterparty risks and minimizing security vulnerabilities.
We’re transforming liquid staking for Ordinals by making your existing Ordinal the liquid staking token.
Seamless Yield Generation
Users enjoy uninterrupted yield generation without needing to sell their BTC, STX or other assets. They can boost borrowing power by compounding yields, unlocking even more financial flexibility.
By offering risk-reduced, flexible financial tools, BlockCity redefines staking and borrowing for digital asset holders, combining liquidity, security, and passive income into one simple experience.
Custodial Options & Community Staking Pools
Custodial staking pools like OKX, Coinbase, and Binance take full custody of STX and do not offer liquid staking options.
Community-driven staking pools, such as Xverse and Friedger, enable users to stake STX and earn BTC or STX rewards, but they too lack liquid staking capabilities.
How BlockCity Stands Out from Lorenzo Protocol
Bitcoin-Powered Liquid Staking for Ordinals
BlockCity introduces non-custodial liquid staking for tokenized digital assets without relying on a protocol-native token. In contrast, Lorenzo offers yields in exchange for Bitcoin liquidity.
Lorenzo utilizes Babylon for yield generation, whereas BlockCity leverages CoreDAO’s Satoshi consensus and plans to explore additional options in the future.
No Native Token, No Added Risks
Unlike Lorenzo, BlockCity operates without a protocol native token, eliminating counterparty risks and minimizing security vulnerabilities.
Lorenzo uses two types of Liquid Staking Tokens (LST): Liquid Principal Tokens (LPT) and Yield-Accruing Tokens (YAT).
Seamless Yield Generation
Both enable users to earn uninterrupted yields without selling their BTC, offering a straightforward and user-friendly experience.
Slashing Risk Mitigation
Lorenzo faces slashing risks for base capital but employs measures like staking insurance, node operator credit scores, validator permits, and anti-slashing mechanisms to minimize them.
BlockCity eliminates slashing risks entirely by leveraging CoreDAO’s BTC staking solution, ensuring your base capital remains secure.
BlockCity is redefining liquid staking for a Bitcoin-powered future.
Quadrant #1
While our competitors predominantly operate in quadrant #1, where digital assets are sold based on speculative value or hype cycles—often resulting in asset depreciation. BlockCity stands out in quadrant #2.
Quadrant #2
Here, BlockCity distinguishes itself by trading digital assets based on Bitcoin-backed value. This approach fosters highly liquid markets while sales volume drives revenue.
Quadrant #3
In this quadrant, BlockCity sets itself apart by introducing two additional, reliable sources of yields: from Bitcoin layer-2 miners and a borrowing pool. These sources offer sustainability and resilience, capable of generating yields even in bear markets. As a result, BlockCity offers both collectors and creators to earn passively, irrespective of low or zero sales volumes.
Market Dynamics
In today’s market, hype cycles often dictates asset values, leading to unpredictable outcomes:
Hype-driven prices don’t align with Bitcoin’s value, leaving collectors exposed to volatility.
NFTs and Ordinals tend to lose value over time, often becoming unsellable or worthless.
Sellers depend on royalties, which shrink as excitement fades, making it hard to sustain income.
Borrowing power is tied to floor prices, which drop as assets depreciate, limiting financial flexibility.
BlockCity’s ground breaking solution flips this script by aligning asset value with Bitcoin’s growth:
B-Ordinals rise with Bitcoin’s price, offering stability and growth.
Simply holding a B-Ordinal generates native Bitcoin yields, increasing its value over time.
Yields can be automatically reinvested tax-efficiently, helping users compound returns effortlessly.
Borrowing power is pegged to Bitcoin, ensuring stability even in volatile markets. As Bitcoin grows, the value and borrowing potential of these assets increase proportionally.
BlockCity empowers users to escape hype-driven cycles and unlock sustainable growth—combining passive income, financial stability, and liquidity in one seamless experience.
Unfair Advantage
Why choose BlockCity over other DeFi platforms?
All-in-One Platform: Enjoy the features of staking, lending, and trading—combined in one seamless experience.
No Capital Loss: Unlike traditional staking, your base capital remains untouched—no slashing risks.
Bitcoin-Aligned Pricing: Assets align with Bitcoin’s price, breaking speculative market patterns and unlocking liquidity.
Simple Monetization for Creators & Collectors: Both creators and collectors earn consistent yields.
Wash Trading Prevention: Anti-wash trading measures ensure sustainable markets.
Tax-Efficient Growth: Compound your yields with ease—whether the market is up or down.
Our Team
BlockCity is a Bitcoin-native team led by serial entrepreneurs and visionary leaders. The founders bring expertise from managing an AI-Web3 venture studio and designing traditional enterprise solutions for leading Wall Street financial firms.
BlockCity graduated from the Bitcoin Startup Lab pre-accelerator program in July 2024 with LOI from 20+ B2B partners.