What is Babylon?

Babylon is a blockchain project focused on enhancing the security of decentralized systems by leveraging Bitcoin’s unique features. It introduces two main protocols: Bitcoin timestamping and Bitcoin staking. The timestamping protocol allows decentralized systems, such as proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains, to create verifiable and immutable timestamps on Bitcoin’s blockchain. The staking protocol enables Bitcoin holders to secure PoS blockchains by staking their Bitcoin, providing economic security without relying on custodians or bridges. Babylon utilizes Bitcoin’s proof-of-work security model and censorship-resistant blockspace to improve the security of decentralized networks. By combining Bitcoin’s robustness with decentralized applications, Babylon aims to extend the utility and impact of Bitcoin across the blockchain space​.