Wrapped Fantom (WFTM) is a tokenized version of the FTM token, created to facilitate its use across different blockchain networks, particularly in decentralized finance. It maintains a 1:1 peg with FTM and is commonly used in DeFi protocols on Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain.
Wrapped Fantom (WFTM) is a tokenized version of Fantom’s native token (FTM), designed to enable its use on other blockchain networks such as Ethereum. Wrapping FTM into WFTM converts it into an ERC-20 (or similar standard) token, allowing it to be used in cross-chain decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This wrapping maintains a 1:1 peg with the underlying FTM token and is often facilitated through smart contracts or custodial services.
WFTM allows users to access decentralized applications and protocols on non-native blockchains, including Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain. Use cases include lending, liquidity provision, trading on decentralized exchanges, staking, and other DeFi activities. It enables broader interoperability and liquidity for FTM holders beyond the Fantom network.
Interoperability: Allows Fantom assets to function on other blockchains
1:1 Peg: Maintains parity with the native FTM token
ERC-20 Compliance: Enables compatibility with a wide range of DeFi protocols
Use in DeFi: Facilitates activities like lending, borrowing, and liquidity mining
Wrapped Fantom is not issued by a single independent entity but is a derivative of the native FTM token created by the Fantom Foundation. The wrapping mechanism is typically managed through bridge protocols or smart contract platforms that support FTM, such as multichain bridges or decentralized exchanges.