Starknet has introduced a new feature that enables Bitcoin holders to stake their assets on its Ethereum-based Layer 2 network.
Announced on Sept. 30, the update marks what the team calls the first trustless method of staking BTC beyond its original blockchain. Through the program, participants can delegate tokenized versions of Bitcoin, earn staking rewards, and contribute to Starknet’s security, all without surrendering custody of their coins.
Bitcoin itself was never designed for staking. Its proof-of-work system keeps miners central to validation, leaving little room for holders to earn yield directly. Starknet circumvents this limitation by accepting wrapped representations of Bitcoin, such as WBTC, tBTC, Liquid Bitcoin, and SolvBTC.
These assets can be integrated into Starknet’s consensus process and are protected by zk-STARK cryptography. Notably, the technology is widely recognized for its speed and post-quantum resistance.
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