Which is more secure, WBTC or BBTC (Binance Wappled bitcoin)?

[Silberman]

Hello folks,

Which of these two is safer in the face of what we are going through now? WBTC or BBTC? Is BBTC mandatory linked to Binance? That is, if there is a blockade of assets or non-parity between what it claims to have and what it actually has, can the BBTC lose the 1:1 parity?

I have a question, why you want those coins to begin with? Why do you want to complicate yourself so much by using those coins when you can invest directly in bitcoin and hold it? This is the safest and the most profitable strategy of all, as even if binance is a good exchange I have little doubts that at some point in the future it will make a few mistakes and then disappear, and when that happens any coin and project related to it will crash as well, so save yourself the trouble and invest in bitcoin and forget about those useless altcoins.

[bluebit25]

As everyone mentioned I think the OP can figure out his problem, I also want you to note that between altcoins and BTC, things come together in this environment to create a crypto market. And the fact that wbtc and bbtc, are only seen as solutions from altcoin nature to make it more convenient for people to use different ecosystems, and it is important depending on your purpose but the use of btc original will be preferred and encouraged.

[zasad@]

Hello folks,

Which of these two is safer in the face of what we are going through now? WBTC or BBTC? Is BBTC mandatory linked to Binance? That is, if there is a blockade of assets or non-parity between what it claims to have and what it actually has, can the BBTC lose the 1:1 parity?

Both tokens are bad for storage, although I sometimes use them for trading.
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[glendall]

not saying good, not saying not good, but not suggesting to keep WBTC and BBTc, because the best coin is btc they are altcoins created by one exchange with a specific purpose

and need to remember that cryptocurrency is not 100% safe

[coinerer]

Hello folks,

Which of these two is safer in the face of what we are going through now? WBTC or BBTC? Is BBTC mandatory linked to Binance? That is, if there is a blockade of assets or non-parity between what it claims to have and what it actually has, can the BBTC lose the 1:1 parity?

WBTC and BBTC are not original bitcoins.  They are an altcoin.  And they are under a company and controlled by the company.  So none of these are safe. I think you are probably going to them to save on transaction fees.  But if you are looking for Safe Bitcoin then you must use Original Bitcoin (BTC)  It is completely decentralized

[Wapfika]

Hello folks,

Which of these two is safer in the face of what we are going through now? WBTC or BBTC? Is BBTC mandatory linked to Binance? That is, if there is a blockade of assets or non-parity between what it claims to have and what it actually has, can the BBTC lose the 1:1 parity?

Both are shitcoins and reliant to Binance ecosystem. This token value can depegged any moment when the BSC collapse like what happened to Luna UST since this wrapped token value is just based on trust that the project owner will still secure the original Bitcoin that use to wrap it into BSC chain.

It’s better to hold the real Bitcoin and stay away on crypto that is related to Binance because they are currently on the red zone. CZ might be calm publicly but who knows what’s brewing behind the company.

[Freddie Boyer]

Hello folks,

Which of these two is safer in the face of what we are going through now? WBTC or BBTC? Is BBTC mandatory linked to Binance? That is, if there is a blockade of assets or non-parity between what it claims to have and what it actually has, can the BBTC lose the 1:1 parity?

Nothing is as secure as BTC.  Since these two BTC is pegged, it all depends on the liquidity.  If there is a huge sell, it will  lose its 1:1 parity, we have seen that happening on stablecoins, so it is not impossible for these wrapped BTC to lose the 1:1 parity.

No token wrapped in Biycoin can be considered safe, because they are all scam tokens found on centralized blockchains where they promise to have a 1:1 ratio but in reality there is no security and they could close at any moment making you lose them all your funds.  If you really care stay away and hodl Bitcoin.

I do not think they are scam since it has reserved fund or liquidity to back them up.  They may turn into a scam but as long as they don't defraud their holders then it is not right to call them scams.

I agree with this statement that for Security BTC has indeed proven to be one of the safest cryptocurrencies because of its strong blockchain network, decentralized nature, and widespread adoption and supported by a large number of miners and nodes, making it highly resistant to attacks and manipulation and the security of Bitcoin lies on the combination of blockchain network power, decentralized nature, and widespread adoption. However, users must also take responsibility in protecting their assets by following good security practices as well.

[wajik-tempe]

WBTC offers a more established and transparent structure, with a consortium of custodians guaranteeing the token's 1:1 parity with Bitcoin. While BBTC is associated with Binance, there is no publicly available information on its procedures and risk mitigation methods. IMO

[vv181]

It depends on what you mean by secure. Personally, those are not BTC. Inherently nothing is safe since you effectively held non-actual bitcoins.

About BBTC, I barely heard that Binance has its own version of wrapped Bitcoin. And it is concerning if Binance keeps wanting to control and lead every bits and pieces of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. On the other hand, WBTC is a prominent and leading wrapped version of bitcoin, so it surely has a bigger community, which leads it may be more secure since they got more diverse eyes on the entity.

Is BBTC mandatory linked to Binance?

For sure, as the name suggests. Also, based on CoinGecko's information: https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/binance-wrapped-btc.

That is, if there is a blockade of assets or non-parity between what it claims to have and what it actually has, can the BBTC lose the 1:1 parity?

Yes, and it also applied to WBTC.

[nesty]

I think both wrapped bitcoin (wbtc) and binance wrapped (bbtc) are considered relatively secure, as they are both backed by the same underlying asset, Bitcoin. There are some differences between the two that may affect their security. WBTC is an ERC-20 token that is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held in reserve by a group of custodians. It is audited regularly and has been integrated into a number of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, making it popular choice for those looking to use Bitcoin in the Ethereum ecosystem. WBTC is also supported by a number of reputable exchanges and wallets. BBTC, on the other hand, is BEP-2 token that is backed 1:1 by BTC held in reserve by Binance. It is also audited regularly and has the backing of major cryptocurrency exchange. It is currently only supported on the Binance Smart Chain, which may limit its adoption. Both WBTC and BBTC have their own risks and benefits and the choice between the two depends on individual preferences and use cases.

[vv181]

WBTC is an ERC-20 token that is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin held in reserve by a group of custodians.

WBTC do exist on many ERC20 format token on many networks.

BBTC, on the other hand, is BEP-2 token that is backed 1:1 by BTC held in reserve by Binance. It is also audited regularly and has the backing of major cryptocurrency exchange. It is currently only supported on the Binance Smart Chain, which may limit its adoption.

Nope. BBTC is not listed as a BEP-2 token. You can see by yourself at https://www.bnbchain.org/en/tokens. Also, if you search for the token on that explorer, it does not exist. Furthermore, there is no information BBTC regularly audited. It also exists on the ERC-20 token specifically on the Ethereum network, it does not specifically list on Binance Smart Chain.

In fact, as per CoinGecko, the token is only available in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Do in mind, besides incorrect information, the BEP2 token exists on Binance Beacon Chain. It is a different thing with Binance Smart Chain(BEP20).

[podluznyj]

BBTC means Binance Wrapped BTC.

From the name, you will know that it was created by Binance. But no other BTC is safe except bitcoin. WBTC and BBTC are not even bitcoin (BTC) because they are altcoins. Trust only bitcoin (BTC).

Really, none of this is safe, everything can close at any moment, because of which you will lose everything you had. I only trust bitcoins (BTC), not some obscure tokens.

[cryptoaddictchie]

Which of these two is safer in the face of what we are going through now? WBTC or BBTC? Is BBTC mandatory linked to Binance? That is, if there is a blockade of assets or non-parity between what it claims to have and what it actually has, can the BBTC lose the 1:1 parity?

None can be spared I guess cause it is still considered as an altcoins. With the name derivation surely they have both smart contract representing bitcoin somehow but if its stored on an exchange still its subject to blockade if theres an event of freeze happened. Might as well use the original bitcoin instead.

[hugeblack]

Based on many analyses, Binance is trying hard to maintain the stability of its currency, BNB. They are selling bitcoin to provide sufficient liquidity so as not to panic and sell more BNB. Therefore, the platform itself is facing problems. What prompts you to sell your bitcoin and buy BBTC (Binance Wappled bitcoin), which Its value can become zero if anything happens to the Binance platform, which is something that may happen, or at least the platform will not be as strong as to guarantee the value of all Wappled bitcoin.

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[merekamo]

Both WBTC and BBTC none of them is safe,
If you want to be in the safer hand just take back your BTC and leave their shit coin for them.
Those mentioned are never Bitcoin (BTC) they are just tokens created by exchanges or third parties under some network which is not on Bitcoin blockchain.
Anything that's pegged can also be depegged.

Indeed. Neither WBTC nor BBTC can be considered completely safe, as both are tokens created by exchanges or third parties and not on the Bitcoin blockchain. BBTC is indeed linked to Binance, and if there were any issues with asset blockades or non-parity, it could potentially lose its 1:1 parity. This highlights the inherent risks involved with using tokens that are pegged to other assets, as both can also be depegged under certain circumstances. To be on the safer side, it might be wise to hold onto your original BTC and avoid these tokens. By doing so, you can minimize your exposure to the risks associated with third-party platforms and networks.