Helios Finance
  • Introduction
    • Problem - Solution
    • How Helios Differs from Other Protocols
    • Summary of Capabilities
  • Quickstart
    • Installing Leather Wallet
    • Add MIDL regtest on Leather
    • Get test tokens from faucet
    • Experience the new BTC Defi
  • Architecture
    • Overview
      • Helios & MIDL Architecture Overview
      • MIDL Validator Network (DPoS Consensus Layer)
      • Threshold Signature Scheme
      • Lending Logic Layer by Helios
      • Roles and Responsibilities Summary
    • Bitcoin-Native Smart Contracts
    • Bitcoin Settlement Flow and One-Step Transactions
    • Bitcoin Settlement & Finality
  • Core Concepts
    • Overview
    • BTC-Native Liquidity, Expanded Asset Support
      • Interest Mechanics
      • Supported Assets
    • Partial Collateral Swap (Flexible Position Management)
  • Risk Framework
    • Overview
    • Adaptive Risk Optimization (Mempool- & Volatility-Aware LTVs)
      • More on Adaptive Risk Engine
    • Liquidation Mechanics
  • Capital Efficiency and Use Cases
    • Overview
    • Delta-Neutral Yield Strategies
    • Enhanced Yield for Bitcoin Holders
    • Arbitrage and Market Efficiency
    • Tax-Optimized Borrowing
  • Institutional Compliance and Security
    • Overview
    • KYC-Ready Architecture and Permissioned Pools
      • More on Dual-Layer Market
    • AML, Monitoring, and Auditability
    • Regulatory Alignment (MiCA, BIS/IOSCO, etc.)
  • For Developers
    • Overview
    • Interest Rate Model
    • Supply & Borrow Interest
    • Functions
      • Common Functions
      • Supply & Withdraw
      • Borrow & Repay & Liquidate
      • Flashloan
    • SDK Release Plan
    • Smart Contract Interface via MIDL (EVM on Bitcoin)
    • Transaction Fees
  • Oracles and Price Feeds
  • Running a Liquidator or Integration with Exchanges
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  1. Introduction

Summary of Capabilities

Helios lets Bitcoin holders put idle BTC to work or unlock liquidity—without ever leaving the Bitcoin security model.

  • Earn or borrow: Deposit BTC or BTC-native assets to accrue yield, or post assets as over-collateralized security to borrow additional BTC, stablecoins, or other assets.

  • Flash loans: Instantly borrow any reserve asset with zero upfront collateral—provided the loan (plus a small premium) is repaid within the same transaction. Use cases include arbitrage, self-liquidation, and one-click refinancing. The premium flows straight back to depositors as extra yield, while unreturned loans simply revert the entire TX, keeping pool funds safe.

  • Tax-efficient liquidity for miners: Mining treasuries can pledge freshly minted BTC to obtain stablecoins instead of selling or wrapping, sidestepping taxable disposal events while retaining upside exposure.

  • BTC-denominated accounting: All loans, interest accruals, and risk metrics are expressed in satoshis, keeping incentives fully aligned with long-term Bitcoin accumulation.

  • Single-transaction UX: A single Bitcoin transaction handles deposit, withdrawal, repay—or a flash-loan cycle—no multi-step bridging or wrapping.

  • Partial collateral swaps: Borrowers can dynamically rebalance collateral versus debt without closing positions.

  • Adaptive interest & risk controls: Rates, LTVs, and liquidation thresholds auto-adjust block-by-block to mempool congestion and price volatility.

  • Optional compliance modules: Role-based permissions, BIP-322 attestations, and KYC/KYB hooks integrate seamlessly with custodians, fund administrators, and auditors.

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