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Babylon's Bitcoin staking uses time-lock contracts and Lightning Network channels to enable instant unbonding with a robust settlement risk model. Time-lock contracts secure staked BTC, while Lightning channels facilitate fast, trustless unbonding, reducing liquidity risks. The model leverages Extractable One-Time Signatures (EOTS) for slashing, ensuring security without intermediaries. This minimizes settlement risks by enforcing protocol rules natively on Bitcoin, offering efficient and secure staking.