Templar
Borrow dollars against Bitcoin.
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About
Templar is a decentralized lending platform that enables users to borrow U.S. dollars (via stablecoins) against their Bitcoin holdings without relying on centralized institutions. By leveraging Multi-Party Computation (MPC) networks and smart contracts, Templar ensures that users retain control over their collateral, aligning with cypherpunk principles of privacy, decentralization, and self-sovereignty.
Key Features
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Permissionless Access
Templar allows anyone to borrow, lend, and deploy markets and vaults without the need for accounts, credit checks, or invasive Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. -
Open Source and Unstoppable
The platform runs on open-source code with non-upgradable contracts, ensuring full transparency and making it resistant to shutdowns or censorship. -
Privacy-Focused
Templar does not require users to connect a wallet or provide personal information. It plans to support markets with differential privacy to prevent predatory liquidations and integrate zero-knowledge proofs to protect users’ on-chain privacy.
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