Babylon Genesis Mainnet Launch: BABY Unlocks BTC Staking Potential for 70+ Chains via Cross-Chain Interoperability Network Axelar
New York, April 10, 2025 — The Babylon Genesis mainnet, which supports BTC staking on the Bitcoin native ledger, has officially launched today. Finality validating nodes have been activated and have started distributing BABY rewards to BTC stakers. On this occasion, Babylon Genesis has partnered with leading Web3 interoperability platform Axelar to integrate the Babylon Genesis ecosystem and its native token BABY seamlessly into the global Web3 network.
“Through Axelar’s integration, the Babylon Genesis ecosystem is now connected to over 70 blockchain networks,” said Clayton Menzel, Head of Business Development at Babylon Labs. “This signifies a significant milestone in Bitcoin becoming the security bedrock of the decentralized world. Developers and users can now leverage the Bitcoin staking protocol and extend its benefits beyond single-chain ecosystems.”
A New Era of Bitcoin and Cross-Chain Innovation
While maintaining the BTC self-custody model, Babylon Genesis has built a transaction layer for proof-of-stake networks seeking robust security. The BABY token integrates into this ecosystem through a transparent governance framework, rewarding early participants and key contributors. By injecting Bitcoin’s stability and liquidity into a broader crypto ecosystem, Babylon Genesis is reshaping the landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi).
“Bitcoin's position as an institutional asset not only solidifies its value storage property but also allows it to play a critical role in on-chain innovation,” noted Georgios Vlachos, Co-Founder of the Axelar Protocol and Director of the Axelar Foundation. “This integration opens up new horizons for developers to freely build cross-chain applications and achieve groundbreaking use cases in the decentralized space — all validations ultimately anchoring back to Bitcoin as the original distributed ledger.”
A Decentralized Open-Source Interoperability Solution
As a leading decentralized open-source interoperability platform, Axelar serves as the ideal bridge for Babylon Genesis’s BABY token. Axelar provides battle-tested infrastructure, facilitating cross-chain transactions exceeding $110 billion in volume, connecting over 70 blockchains, and offering the Interchain Token Service to simplify cross-chain token management.
Axelar provides BABY Token with multiple use cases. Developers integrating Bitcoin-backed staking can leverage the following rich tools:
· Inter-Chain Token Service (ITS): One-click multi-chain token issuance and upgrade, achieving native cross-chain transfers and bidding farewell to traditional bridging solutions
· Inter-Chain Amplifier: Permissionless connection to any new blockchain or off-chain resource, with operations as simple as deploying a smart contract
Set Sail Now
Babylon Genesis and Axelar are committed to empowering developers, institutions, and users to unlock Bitcoin's full potential in cross-chain innovation.
Various Babylon ecosystem teams, including EtherFi, Kinza, Lorenzo, and Tower, have initiated Axelar integration development. Bridge channels will be live in a few days: Join Axelar's official Telegram Announcement Channel for real-time updates.
About Axelar
Axelar is a Web3 cross-chain interoperability platform that offers the shortest bridging path—connecting an open technology stack across all blockchains. Adopters include Uniswap, Microsoft, and dozens of native multi-chain startups, with the Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassing $1 billion. Axelar provides a top-tier developer tool stack on an open, scalable, and secure cross-chain layer, backed by institutional investors like Binance, Coinbase, Dragonfly, Galaxy, and Polychain. Learn more at: axelar.network
About Axelar Foundation
The Axelar Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the development and adoption of the decentralized blockchain interoperability platform Axelar Network, which connects multiple blockchain ecosystems. Learn more at axelar.foundation.
About Babylon Labs
Babylon Labs focuses on the Bitcoin Security Sharing Protocol and aims to build a decentralized world securing Bitcoin. Its latest development is the world's first trustless, self-custodial Bitcoin staking protocol, allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to other decentralized systems (e.g., PoS chains, L2, data availability layers) without the need for third-party custody, cross-bridge solutions, or wrapping services to earn staking rewards. This protocol aims to combine Bitcoin's high security and widespread adoption with the efficiency and scalability of PoS systems to enhance Bitcoin utility.
Learn more about Babylon's Bitcoin staking protocol developer, Babylon Labs:
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This article is contributed content and does not represent the views of BlockBeats.
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Sun Valley Releases 2025 Financial Report: Bitcoin Mining Revenue Reaches $670 Million, Accelerating Transformation to AI Infrastructure Platform
On March 16, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, USA, CanGu Company (New York Stock Exchange code: CANG, hereinafter referred to as "CanGu" or the "Company") today announced its unaudited financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. As a btc-42">bitcoin mining enterprise relying on a globally operated layout and dedicated to building an integrated energy and AI computing power platform, CanGu is actively advancing its business transformation and infrastructure development.
• Financial Performance:
Total revenue for the full year 2025 was $688.1 million, with $179.5 million in the fourth quarter.
Bitcoin mining business revenue for the full year was $675.5 million, with $172.4 million in the fourth quarter.
Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $24.5 million, while the fourth quarter was -$156.3 million.
• Mining Operations and Costs:
A total of 6,594.6 bitcoins were mined throughout the year, averaging 18.07 bitcoins per day; of which 1,718.3 bitcoins were mined in the fourth quarter, averaging 18.68 bitcoins per day.
The average mining cost for the full year (excluding miner depreciation) was $79,707 per bitcoin, and for the fourth quarter, it was $84,552;
The all-in sustaining costs were $97,272 and $106,251 per bitcoin, respectively.
As of the end of December 2025, the company has cumulatively produced 7,528.4 bitcoins since entering the bitcoin mining business.
• Strategic Progress:
The company has completed the termination of the American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program and transitioned to a direct listing on the NYSE to enhance information transparency and align with its strategic direction, with a long-term goal of expanding its investor base.
CEO Paul Yu stated: "2025 marked the company's first full year as a bitcoin mining enterprise, characterized by rapid execution and structural reshaping. We completed a comprehensive adjustment of our asset system and established a globally distributed mining network. Additionally, the company introduced a new management team, further strengthening our capabilities and competitive advantage in the digital asset and energy infrastructure space. The completion of the NYSE direct listing and USD pricing also signifies our transformation into a global AI infrastructure company."
"As we enter 2026, the company will continue to optimize its balance sheet structure and enhance operational efficiency and cost resilience through adjustments to the miner portfolio. At the same time, we are advancing our strategic transformation into an AI infrastructure provider. Leveraging EcoHash, we will utilize our capabilities in scalable computing power and energy networks to provide cost-effective AI inference solutions. The relevant site transformations and product development are progressing simultaneously, and the company is well-positioned to sustain its execution in the new phase."
The company's Chief Financial Officer, Michael Zhang, stated: "By 2025, the company is expected to achieve significant revenue growth through its scaled mining operations. Despite recording a net loss of $452.8 million from ongoing operations, mainly due to one-time transformation costs and market-driven fair value adjustments, the company, from a financial perspective, will reduce its leverage, optimize its Bitcoin reserve strategy and liquidity management, introduce new capital to strengthen its financial position, and seize investment opportunities in high-potential areas such as AI infrastructure while navigating market volatility."
The total revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.795 billion. Of this, the Bitcoin mining business contributed $1.724 billion in revenue, generating 1,718.3 Bitcoins during the quarter. Revenue from the international automobile trading business was $4.8 million.
The total operating costs and expenses for the fourth quarter amounted to $4.56 billion, primarily attributed to expenses related to the Bitcoin mining business, as well as impairment of mining machines and fair value losses on Bitcoin collateral receivables.
This includes:
· Cost of Revenue (excluding depreciation): $1.553 billion
· Cost of Revenue (depreciation): $38.1 million
· Operating Expenses: $9.9 million (including related-party expenses of $1.1 million)
· Mining Machine Impairment Loss: $81.4 million
· Fair Value Loss on Bitcoin Collateral Receivables: $171.4 million
The operating loss for the fourth quarter was $276.6 million, a significant increase from a loss of $0.7 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to the downward trend in Bitcoin prices.
The net loss from ongoing operations was $285 million, compared to a net profit of $2.4 million in the same period last year.
The adjusted EBITDA was -$156.3 million, compared to $2.4 million in the same period last year.
The total revenue for the full year was $6.881 billion. Of this, the revenue from the Bitcoin mining business was $6.755 billion, with a total output of 6,594.6 Bitcoins for the year. Revenue from the international automobile trading business was $9.8 million.
The total annual operating costs and expenses amount to $1.1 billion.
Specifically, they include:
· Revenue Cost (excluding depreciation): $543.3 million
· Revenue Cost (depreciation): $116.6 million
· Operating Expenses: $28.9 million (including related-party expenses of $1.1 million)
· Miner Impairment Loss: $338.3 million
· Bitcoin Collateral Receivable Fair Value Change Loss: $96.5 million
The full-year operating loss is $437.1 million. The continuing operations net loss is $452.8 million, while in 2024, there was a net profit of $4.8 million.
The 2025 non-GAAP adjusted net profit is $24.5 million (compared to $5.7 million in 2024). This measure does not include share-based compensation expenses; refer to "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for details.
As of December 31, 2025, the company's key assets and liabilities are as follows:
· Cash and Cash Equivalents: $41.2 million
· Bitcoin Collateral Receivable (Non-current, related party): $663.0 million
· Miner Net Value: $248.7 million
· Long-Term Debt (related party): $557.6 million
In February 2026, the company sold 4,451 bitcoins and repaid a portion of related-party long-term debt to reduce financial leverage and optimize the asset-liability structure.
As per the stock repurchase plan disclosed on March 13, 2025, as of December 31, 2025, the company had repurchased a total of 890,155 shares of Class A common stock for approximately $1.2 million.

