sTARKNET
EARN PASSIVE INCOME BY STAKING STRK TOKENS
Starknet is a network that’s built on top of Ethereum, called a Layer 2. It uses zero‑knowledge STARK proofs to bundle thousands of transactions off‑chain, verify they’re correct, and settle them on Ethereum. Starknet then stamps those transactions onto the Bitcoin blockchain, effectively making it censorship-proof.
Atlas Staking is a proud Starknet validator. You can stake STRK tokens with us to help secure the Starknet chain. That means that by using Starknet you can stake wrapped Bitcoin! Atlas Staking now offers BTC staking through Babylon and WBTC, solvBTC, tBTC, and lBTC staking through Starknet.
Check our homepage for the other tokens you can stake with Atlas. If you don’t see the token you’re looking for, contact us to let us know. We are constantly adding support for new blockchains and welcome your feedback.
STARKNET BTC TOKENS (QUICK REFERENCE)
🔹 General Context
- Starknet + BTC Starknet (a ZK EVM rollup for Ethereum) now supports Bitcoin staking and DeFi via wrapped BTC assets.
- Wrapped BTC tokens like WBTC, tBTC, SolvBTC, and LBTC can be staked to support Starknet consensus and used across DeFi on Starknet.
- BTC staking contributes up to ~25 % of total network staking power, with STRK keeping the remaining ~75 %.
(Contract addresses are Starknet-native ERC-20-style assets representing Bitcoin or Bitcoin yield instruments on Starknet).
🔹 WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin)
Contract: 0x03fe2b97c1fd336e750087d68b9b867997fd64a2661ff3ca5a7c771641e8e7ac
- Standard Wrapped Bitcoin token, 1:1 representation of BTC.
- Typically backed by real BTC held in custody or via mint/burn mechanisms.
- Purpose: carry BTC value onto smart-contract chains (Ethereum, Starknet) so it can be used in DeFi (staking, lending, liquidity).
Use case: WBTC enables Bitcoin holders to interact with DeFi without selling their BTC: lending, trading, staking, etc.
🔹 SolvBTC (BTC liquid staking/DeFi token)
Contract: 0x0593e034dda23eea82d2ba9a30960ed42cf4a01502cc2351dc9b9881f9931a68
- A liquid staking BTC token from Solv Protocol.
- Backed 1:1 by BTC (or approved wrapped BTC) in reserve, with transparency via Proof-of-Reserve.
- Acts as a usable Bitcoin asset that carries yield and liquidity across chains (Ethereum, Starknet, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, etc.).
Use case: Deploy SolvBTC in DeFi strategies: lending, liquidity pools, earning yield, while maintaining exposure to BTC value.
🔹 tBTC (Trust-minimized wrapped BTC)
Contract: 0x04daa17763b286d1e59b97c283c0b8c949994c361e426a28f743c67bdfe9a32f
- A trust-minimized BTC wrapper.
- Wrapped BTC token with decentralized minting and redemption (aims to reduce reliance on centralized custodians).
- Often preferred by users who prioritize decentralization over centralized custody.
Use case: Similar to WBTC but with stronger trust assumptions, used in DeFi and now on Starknet.
🔹 LBTC (Liquid staked Bitcoin)
Contract: 0x036834a40984312f7f7de8d31e3f6305b325389eaeea5b1c0664b2fb936461a4
- Lombard BTC is a liquid staking token representing BTC staked via Babylon or similar BTC staking protocols.
- Staking BTC locks it and generates staking yield, and LBTC is issued to represent that stake 1:1.
Use case: Provide productive BTC exposure, holders can use LBTC in DeFi while earning yield from the underlying BTC stake.
⚡ What these BTC tokens do on Starknet
- Staking participation: You can stake these wrapped BTC assets through Starknet interfaces (Braavos, Ready, Endur, Troves, etc.) and earn rewards while helping secure the network.
- Token interoperability: These BTC representations are bridged or minted via bridges and integrations (Atomiq, LayerZero, Garden, etc.) so they’re usable on Starknet’s DeFi layer.
Use case: All are usable in lending markets, liquidity pools, and yield strategies on Starknet DeFi.
🧠 Summary
- WBTC: Standard wrapped BTC (1:1 BTC), most liquid.
- SolvBTC: Liquid staking/deFi-focused BTC wrapper with PoR backing.
- tBTC: Trust-minimized wrapped BTC.
- LBTC: Liquid staked BTC representing staked BTC yield.
All are supported on Starknet for staking and DeFi as part of the BTCFi ecosystem.
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