The Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is experiencing notable growth, with total value locked (TVL) reaching approximately $7.48 billion, a significant increase of 2,000% over the past month. This surge is attributed to advancements in Layer 2 solutions and the onboarding of new users by platforms such as Stacks, Mezo, and BOB. Babylon Labs is leading the charge, holding around 80% of the total Bitcoin in DeFi. The recent developments in Bitcoin DeFi are being discussed in a special episode featuring Stani Kulechov from Aave and Omer Goldberg from Chaos Labs, who explore the potential of a DeFi renaissance in America and the innovations expected from their collaboration. As Bitcoin's liquidity remains underutilized, stakeholders emphasize the importance of leveraging it for DeFi applications, with Binance also pushing for Bitcoin staking as part of this evolving landscape.