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📚 Glossary Term
封装代币 / 包装代币 (Wrapped Token)
将某一公链的原生资产(如 BTC)锁定在托管合约中、并在另一条链上按 1:1 比例等额铸造发行的包装代币(如 WBTC、wSOL)。
BeginnerGeneralCrypto Terminology
封装代币 / 包装代币 (Wrapped Token): what is it?
将某一公链的原生资产(如 BTC)锁定在托管合约中、并在另一条链上按 1:1 比例等额铸造发行的包装代币(如 WBTC、wSOL)。
🎯 Key Takeaways & Use Cases
✓Wrapped tokens are fully backed, pegged versions of assets issued on different blockchains.
✓Common with assets like Bitcoin (wBTC) and Ethereum (soETH) on Solana.
✓Core to liquidity bridges, DeFi trading, and cross-chain utility.
✓Can be “unwrapped” to reclaim the original asset at any time.
💡 Real-World Examples
Using wBTC on Solana to trade Bitcoin on a Solana DEX.
Earning yield on wrapped ETH through a Solana-based lending protocol.
Participating in multi-chain NFT drops with SOL-wrapped assets.
⚡ Pro Trading Tips
▸Always verify the smart contract/custodian backing a wrapped token.