Key Takeaways: Unlocking Bitcoin on Solana with Zeus Network

On December 18, 2025, SOL Strategies CTO Max Kaplan hosted Justin Wang, CEO of Zeus Network, for a discussion on Solana’s role as an execution layer, what it takes to build resilient cross-chain infrastructure and how Zeus Network is unlocking Bitcoin liquidity and yield opportunities on Solana. The conversation explored why Solana is positioned to attract external assets like Bitcoin and what must be done to do so securely and sustainably.

Why Solana Is the Right Home for Bitcoin Liquidity

Justin opened by framing Solana not just as a blockchain, but as a battle tested ecosystem:
“We realized that Solana is more than just a blockchain. History has proven that it can overcome significant challenges, including the FTX implosion and the memecoin crash. It has one of the most resilient communities.”

That resilience, combined with Solana’s performance characteristics, makes it a natural destination for Bitcoin activity:
“If there’s a chain to pick for bitcoin liquidity, Solana is it.”

Different Bitcoin Users, Different Needs

Justin highlighted a key distinction in how different participants approach Bitcoin:
“People are more interested in how they can make money on bitcoin, while institutions want to hold it for 3-5 years.”

This divergence creates an opportunity. Long term holders prioritize custody and security, while retail users seek yield, leverage, and composability which are all capabilities that Solana’s execution environment can support when Bitcoin liquidity is brought on-chain.

Making Solana the Ultimate Execution Layer

Justin emphasized, to reach its full potential, Solana must embrace assets beyond its native ecosystem: “If we want to make Solana the ultimate execution layer, we have to welcome these external assets onto the network.”

Justin noted that Bitcoin liquidity on Solana is not just about TVL, it’s about unlocking new economic activity that leverages Solana’s speed, low fees, and composability to create better user experiences.

Liquidity Alone Isn’t Enough

A recurring theme was that liquidity without users is insufficient. Justin stressed the importance of shifting activity away from centralized venues:
“Solana needs more than just liquidity, but users. Instead of trading on centralized exchanges, trade on Solana.”

On-chain execution, he explained, allows users to benefit directly from Solana’s performance while keeping activity transparent, permissionless, and composable.

Security as a Prerequisite for Growth

As infrastructure evolves, Justin cautioned that progress must be deliberate:
“Technology will evolve, and it must be done carefully. We need more security modules because it only takes 1-2 incidents to destroy everything.”

For Zeus Network, this means prioritizing security first design when bridging Bitcoin liquidity, recognizing that trust is fragile and foundational to long term adoption.

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