Blockchain project Granite, incubated by Trust Machines, the developer of Stacks, has emerged from stealth mode to become a new Bitcoin DeFi liquidity protocol. The team stated that it 'introduces a borrower-centric model that maximizes asset security and minimizes liquidation risks. It enables $BTC users to access DeFi through Stacks' Nakamoto and sBTC bridge without centralized custody. (CoinDesk)'