Xverse now supports WBTC Native Staking on Starknet, allowing you to stake your WBTC directly and earn rewards in STRK without relying on third-party liquid staking providers.
What Is WBTC Native Staking?
wBTC Native Staking lets you stake your WBTC on Starknet and earn staking rewards generated by the Starknet network.
Unlike liquid staking, your WBTC is staked directly through Xverse-operated validators, allowing you to earn yield without minting a liquid staking token (LST). Xverse brings proven staking experience, currently operating the largest STX stacking pool with over 39 million STX in TVL.
Key benefits for users:
- One-tap access to BTC yield directly in Xverse
- Higher yield than liquid staking where the LST provider takes a fee out of the native token yield
- No slashing risk — your staked capital is not subject to validator slashing
- Lower long-term fees compared to liquid staking
- Stake with Xverse, a trusted Bitcoin-first wallet
This makes native staking an accessible entry point for Bitcoin users exploring BitcoinFi on Starknet.
How Does Yield Work?
- Staking rewards are generated by Starknet
- Rewards are paid in STRK tokens
- Yield accrues automatically while your WBTC is staked
Fees comparison (example): Native staking:
- 10% of your earned yield
- Example: 4% APY → 0.4% annual fee (paid from rewards)
Liquid staking:
- ~0.8% fee when unstaking
- Equivalent to 2 years of native staking fees
Native staking fees are spread over time and are generally less immediately extractive for users.
*Examples are for illustrative purposes only. Actual rewards, fees, and APY may vary.
How to Stake WBTC in Xverse
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Open Xverse Wallet with WBTC on Starknet. Then go to Earn > Select WBTC Native Staking.
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Enter the amount of WBTC you want to stake. If you do not have enough balance - you can either buy WBTC or convert BTC using Bitcoin on L1. Review details and confirm the transaction.
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Once confirmed, your WBTC is staked and starts earning yield automatically. You’ll be able to view and manage your current position.
Lockup & Withdrawal Rules
- When you request to withdraw, there is a 7-day cooldown period. During this time, your WBTC remains locked and cannot be withdrawn.
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This cooldown is required by the Starknet staking mechanism. Enter the amount you wish to withdraw, review transaction carefully and confirm.
Claiming Your Rewards
- Rewards are paid in STRK.
- Claiming is manual. You can claim rewards anytime from the staking interface.
- Unclaimed rewards continue to accrue until claimed.
If you have any questions or encounter any issue, please reach out Xverse team via Support Center.