Ducat Protocol is a Bitcoin-native credit and stablecoin protocol designed to bring decentralized financial infrastructure directly to Bitcoin’s base layer. It focuses on enabling users and applications to access credit, stablecoin functionality, and decentralized financial services without relying on a separate blockchain. By building directly on Bitcoin, Ducat Protocol aims to combine Bitcoin’s security and decentralization with practical financial tools for lending, borrowing, liquidity, and on-chain financial activity. The protocol is designed for the growing Bitcoin economy, supporting developers, users, and businesses seeking programmable financial applications while maintaining a Bitcoin-first approach. Ducat Protocol’s goal is to expand what can be built and accessed within the Bitcoin ecosystem through open, transparent, and decentralized financial infrastructure.