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idOS, a decentralized storage and access management protocol for digital identity data, is making strides in the web3 space by enabling users to maintain ownership of their personal data. This innovative platform allows individuals to share their data across the internet while preserving their privacy. The primary goal of idOS is to facilitate the integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) into everyday life, thereby creating a more efficient and permissionless web3 infrastructure. This vision, termed OpenFi, empowers users to manage their data from a secure, encrypted profile, ensuring self-sovereignty and privacy online. One of the significant challenges faced by users in a self-custodial environment is the risk of losing access to their profiles and data. To tackle this concern, idOS has partnered with Lit to implement a decentralized account recovery solution. With Lit's SDK, users can create an encrypted backup of their idOS key and set conditions for decryption. If users forget their password, they can easily recover it by signing a message from any of their connected wallets. This integration not only enhances security but also ensures that users do not lose access to their valuable data. Looking ahead, idOS envisions expanding the use of Lit within its ecosystem to further enhance user experience. Future developments may allow users to manage their data without the need for a web3 wallet, thereby unlocking additional real-world applications beyond the current web3 framework. As idOS continues to innovate, it remains committed to providing a secure and user-friendly platform for managing personal data in a decentralized manner.

VaultLayer, in collaboration with Lit Protocol, is introducing a chain-abstraction SDK aimed at simplifying decentralized finance (DeFi) interactions on Bitcoin. Currently, Bitcoin DeFi accounts for only 1% of the $95 billion Total Value Locked (TVL), but with the rapid growth of Layer 2 solutions, this figure is expected to increase significantly. The existing user experience in Bitcoin DeFi is often fragmented and complex, requiring users to manage multiple wallets and navigate intricate bridging processes. VaultLayer seeks to address these challenges by providing a unified platform that enhances the user experience, making it easier for individuals to stake and earn with their Bitcoin assets. The VaultLayer SDK leverages Lit Protocol's advanced key management network to streamline transactions across Bitcoin Layer 1 and Layer 2. By employing a chain-abstraction approach, VaultLayer simplifies interactions across various blockchains, effectively hiding complexities such as key management and transaction processing. Unlike traditional solutions that depend on Ethereum standards, VaultLayer utilizes Lit Protocol to create off-chain Bitcoin smart accounts, ensuring secure and seamless transactions. This innovation allows users to manage all their assets from a single account, regardless of whether they are on Bitcoin or EVM-compatible networks. In addition to simplifying user interactions, VaultLayer's SDK introduces features that enable the minting of Lit Programmable Key Pairs (PKPs) using Bitcoin wallets and signing Bitcoin transactions with Lit Actions. This functionality not only enhances security but also streamlines the process of integrating Bitcoin into DeFi applications. As VaultLayer continues to evolve, it aims to make Bitcoin DeFi more accessible and user-friendly, paving the way for broader adoption and utilization of Bitcoin in the decentralized finance landscape.