Starknet’s Game-Changing Bitcoin Staking Integration Upgrade Goes Live

Layer-2 scaling solution Starknet just dropped its bombshell Bitcoin staking integration—and the crypto world is buzzing.

Why Traders Are Paying Attention

This upgrade lets Bitcoin holders stake their BTC directly on Starknet, bypassing traditional bridges and slashing gas fees. No more wrapping, no more middlemen—just pure yield generation on the original crypto asset.

Built for Bull Markets

The timing couldn't be sharper. With institutional adoption accelerating and Bitcoin's dominance climbing, Starknet positions itself as the go-to infrastructure for Bitcoin-based DeFi. Expect liquidity inflows, higher network activity, and—let's be real—another excuse for crypto influencers to shill 'the next big thing.'

Final Take

Starknet isn’t just iterating—it’s dominating. While traditional finance still debates whether Bitcoin is a 'real asset,' Starknet’s upgrade proves that innovation won’t wait for permission. Maybe Wall Street will catch up... eventually.

The rise of Bitcoin staking

The launch of Bitcoin staking on StarkNet reflects the broader growth of BTCfi, where BTC is increasingly being used in DeFi to earn rewards, participate in governance, and power cross-chain applications beyond simple holding or trading.

Notably, Kraken has recently partnered with Babylon Labs to provide Bitcoin staking services. Users can stake their BTC directly on Kraken and earn rewards in Babylon’s native token, BABY, without the need for wrapping or bridging their assets.