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Citrea Launches Mainnet, Aims to Unlock Bitcoin's Potential with High-Speed Accounts and Stablecoins

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Shared by Dario • January 28, 2026

Citrea, a new Bitcoin-focused application platform backed by prominent investors including Peter Thiel's Founders Fund and Galaxy Ventures, has officially launched its mainnet. This development aims to transform idle Bitcoin into a more dynamic asset, enabling direct use in lending, trading, and U.S. dollar settlement.