# ckBoost for Bitcoin

Welcome to **ckBoost**, a permission‑less liquidity layer that lets anyone receive any **Chain‑Key asset** (ckBTC, ckETH, ckUSDC, and future tokens) on the Internet Computer **before** the corresponding transaction is fully confirmed on its native blockchain.

> **Why it matters:** Native blockchains impose confirmation delays—e.g., \~60 minutes for 6 Bitcoin blocks, \~3 minutes for 12 Ethereum slots—before a Chain‑Key (ck) version can be minted. **ckBoost** eliminates this wait by matching each incoming deposit with **Boosters**: liquidity providers who advance the ck‑version immediately, then redeem the underlying asset once finality is reached.

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### What Problem Does ckBoost Solve?

| 🐢 Traditional Bridge Flow                                                                                                                                                                                                                 | ⚡️ ckBoost Flow                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| <p>1. User sends an L1 asset (BTC, ETH, USDC…) to a minting address on the bridge. </p><p></p><p>2. Wait for the required block confirmations (varies by chain). </p><p></p><p>3. Chain‑Key asset is minted and becomes usable on ICP.</p> | <p>1. User sends the asset to a <strong>boost address</strong> generated by ckBoost. </p><p></p><p>2. A Booster detects the deposit and instantly transfers the matching <strong>ckAsset</strong> to the user (minus a fee). </p><p></p><p>3. After confirmations, the Booster claims the underlying L1 funds via ckBoost settlement.</p> |

*Result: users interact with DeFi, games, or payments on ICP in seconds, while Boosters earn fees for providing just‑in‑time liquidity.*


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