Chain-key BitcoinPrice(CKBTC)
Details Chain-key Bitcoin (CKBTC) Price information (USD)
The current real-time price of CKBTC is $66,538. In the past 24 hours, CKBTC has traded between $66,363 and $67,882, showing strong market activity. The all-time high of CKBTC is $130.959K, and the all-time low is $38,270.
From a short-term perspective, the price change of CKBTC over the past 1 hour is
Chain-key Bitcoin (CKBTC) Market Information
Chain-key Bitcoin (CKBTC) Today's Price
The live price of CKBTC today is $66,538, with a current market cap of $19.290M. The 24-hour trading volume is 1K. The price of CKBTC to USD is updated in real time.
Chain-key Bitcoin (CKBTC) Price History (USD)
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CHAIN-KEY BITCOIN (CKBTC) FAQ
Is ckBTC just another wrapped Bitcoin like WBTC?
No. Unlike traditional wrapped tokens such as WBTC, which rely on a centralized custodian or a potentially risky bridge, ckBTC is a "twin" created using Chain-key Cryptography, specifically threshold ECDSA. The Internet Computer protocol itself can sign Bitcoin transactions and manage BTC addresses directly. There are no intermediaries; smart contracts (canisters) on the Internet Computer directly control the BTC on the Bitcoin network.
How can a smart contract hold real Bitcoin?
The Internet Computer (ICP) has a deep, protocol-level integration with the Bitcoin network. Canister smart contracts on ICP can generate ECDSA signatures that are valid on the Bitcoin blockchain. This unique capability allows these smart contracts to receive, securely hold, and send BTC just like any conventional Bitcoin wallet, but with the added benefits of smart contract logic and programmability.
How long does it take to mint or redeem ckBTC?
Minting ckBTC involves sending BTC to a specific address, requiring a waiting period of 6-12 Bitcoin confirmations (approximately 1 hour) to ensure the transaction's finality before ckBTC is issued. However, once you possess ckBTC, transfers within the Internet Computer ecosystem are remarkably fast, typically completing in just 1–2 seconds.
What are the fees for using ckBTC?
For minting or redeeming ckBTC, users incur standard Bitcoin network fees, plus a minimal "KYT" (Know Your Transaction) fee of approximately 100 satoshis. When transferring ckBTC within the ecosystem, the transaction fee is fixed and exceptionally low, at 0.0000001 ckBTC (around 10 satoshis), which is usually less than a single U.S. cent.
Is ckBTC decentralized?
Yes, ckBTC is fundamentally decentralized. Both the "minter" and "ledger" functionalities are governed by the Network Nervous System (NNS), which is the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) overseeing the Internet Computer. There is no single individual or entity that controls the keys to the underlying Bitcoin; instead, these keys are cryptographically distributed across multiple nodes within a subnet, ensuring robust security and decentralization.
What is the Bitcoin Checker / KYT?
The Bitcoin Checker, or Know Your Transaction (KYT), is a system used by the ckBTC minter to analyze the transaction history of incoming Bitcoin. Its purpose is to prevent the ckBTC liquidity pool from being compromised by illicit funds. If the KYT check flags the BTC as potentially originating from a problematic source (e.g., a known hack or darknet market), the minter may decline to issue ckBTC. The flagged BTC is then quarantined to prevent mixing with the clean pool, though users can typically retrieve their funds (minus fees) back to the original source.
