BTCFi on Starknet will tap into wrapped and bridged Bitcoin assets such as:

• WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin)

• LBTC (Lombard BTC)

• tBTC (Threshold BTC)

• solvBTC

This expansion effectively transforms BTC into an income-generating asset class — combining Bitcoin’s security and scarcity with Starknet’s scalable DeFi infrastructure.

Why BTCFi on Starknet Matters

Up until now, BTC yield opportunities were largely concentrated on Ethereum and limited. However, Starknet is bringing lower fees, composable dApps, and unique liquidity incentives to the BTCFi ecosystem. This means BTC holders will soon gain access to:

• Liquid staking products for BTC assets

• DEXes and Lending protocols with multiple BTC

• Structured vaults and automated strategies on Troves

Platforms Powering BTC Strategies

Among all the emerging players, a standout platform is Troves.fi — positioned as a BTC yield hub on Starknet. Troves simplifies access by offering one-click entry into various strategies:

• Lend BTC into lending markets like Vesu for safer, stable yield

• Invest in Evergreen (meta) Vaults on Troves for higher, risk-managed returns

• Manage looped and leverage-based strategies without technical hassle

• Tap into trading strategies on Extended Perp DEX via Troves

This makes Troves especially appealing for users who want exposure to BTC yields without juggling multiple protocols or complex setups.

👉 Start exploring live BTC strategies on Troves.fi.

Current Yield Opportunities on Starknet

To make things easier, here’s a quick reference list of BTC yield options available today (we’ll keep this evolving as new opportunities arrive (Last updated: Sep, 2025):

👉 Want more? Check out upcoming vaults and strategies on Troves.fi.

Getting Started: Bridging BTC to Starknet

The first step to exploring BTCFi is bridging your BTC to Starknet as one of the supported token formats (WBTC, LBTC, tBTC, solvBTC). If you’re unsure about the process, we recommend reviewing an external guide on bridging BTC to Starknet, which covers everything from wallets to supported bridges.

Once your BTC is on Starknet, you’ll be ready to explore strategies across Troves, Vesu, Ekubo, Nostra, and other BTCFi-native protocols.

Final Thoughts

Starknet is emerging as a powerful home for Bitcoin-native DeFi (BTCFi, targeted early Q4, 2025) — opening yield opportunities beyond Ethereum and offering fresh incentives for BTC holders. Whether you want stable lending returns or risk-adjusted yield through structured vaults, the ecosystem is poised to deliver.

And while many platforms will contribute, Troves.fi is about to lead the way as the hub of automated BTC strategies on Starknet.

👉 Begin your journey and put your BTC to work on Troves.fi.

1. BTC as a Network-Securing Asset

For the first time, BTC will be supported natively at the network level. That means you’ll be able to stake BTC (alongside STRK) to help secure Starknet. This goes beyond wrapping — BTC isn’t just liquidity here, it’s part of the consensus layer. That’s a fundamental shift in Bitcoin’s utility.

2. BTCFi Incentives

The Starknet Foundation is introducing BTCFi incentives designed to bootstrap BTC adoption on the network. This includes targeted rewards, liquidity programs, and incentives for builders who integrate BTC-based assets in DeFi apps. Expect serious tailwinds for protocols that make BTC productive.

3. Multi-Flavour BTC Support

BTCFi won’t be limited to one wrapper. Starknet will support major BTC variants including:

• WBTC – the most widely used tokenized BTC in DeFi

• LBTC – a more trust-minimized flavor

• tBTC – fully decentralized and redeemable

• SolvBTC – yield-bearing BTC
  …and potentially more as they gain traction.

Why It Matters

BTC is still the largest, most liquid crypto asset — but its on-chain utility beyond L1 has been weak. Starknet’s BTCFi push aims to change that by giving Bitcoin holders real incentives and security roles, not just passive deposits.

This is a new economic loop for Bitcoin: hold BTC → stake on Starknet → earn incentives → fuel BTC-driven DeFi.

BTCFi on Starknet isn’t about speculation. It’s about finally putting Bitcoin to work.

Explore BTC strategies on Troves

For our community, STRKFarm has always been about unlocking sustainable yields through innovative on-chain strategies. However, as the ecosystem matured, so did our vision. The Troves identity reflects a step forward — toward a platform that is more professional, refined, and built for long-term trust.

Why the Change?

While STRKFarm started as a yield aggregator, we realized that our users needed more than fragmented strategies. They sought simplified, one‑click solutions that take the complexity out of yield farming. With Troves, our focus is shifting toward:

• Automated Liquidity Management – so your assets are always optimized without constant manual adjustments.

• One-Click Strategies – making DeFi participation as seamless as possible, even for those new to the space.

• Professional Edge – a brand and platform experience that inspires confidence, for both retail participants and institutional users.

What Stays the Same

Our core mission remains unchanged: empowering users with access to efficient, sustainable yield opportunities. The rebrand is not about moving away from our roots, but rather about bringing them to life in a more powerful and accessible way.

Looking Ahead

Troves is here to redefine how users interact with DeFi strategies—accessible, automated, and professional. This marks the beginning of a stronger foundation for growth, partnerships, and innovation in yield automation.

The vaults may be new, but the vision is the same: creating a smarter future for digital assets.

Our platform not only brings together top-performing projects in one convenient location but also offers tailored yield strategies designed to maximize your returns. With STRKFarm, you can optimize your investments and take your earnings to new heights 💹

Our vision

STRKFarm envisions to provide advanced DeFi solutions to Starknet users, starting with yield aggregation and optimizing user returns through automated vaults/strategies. The platform focuses on leveraging Starknet's scalability and low transaction costs to bring professional DeFi solutions to everyday onchain users.

By prioritising transparency, security, and user experience, STRKFarm aims to provide users with the best possible yield farming opportunities, fostering growth and innovation within the DeFi ecosystem.

Deep dive on existing strategies:

Right now, there are 2 types of strategies available on the dapp:

1. Auto-compounding strategy

2. Sensei - Delta neutral Lending

We’ll provide you a simple explanation on what goes behind the scenes of these strategies!

Auto-compounding strategy

In this strategy, we’ve created a vault which automatically claims your Defi Spring rewards and deposits back to the vault. Which means, it re-invests your STRK rewards every 7 days.

Here are other benefits which this strategy provides:

• Maximised Returns: Automatically reinvesting yields ensures that your earnings continuously grow, leveraging the power of compound interest.

• Time Efficiency: Eliminates the need for manual intervention to reinvest rewards, saving you time and effort.

• Cost Efficiency: By automating the process, it minimizes transaction costs, especially on a scalable and low-fee network like Starknet.

• Optimisation: Ensures that your assets are always working at their highest potential without requiring constant monitoring.

Sensei - Delta neutral Lending

Have you ever heard of the "looping" strategy? It works similarly to our Sensei strategy.

Here's how it works if you do it manually: First, deposit collateral (e.g., ETH) on a lending platform like Nostra. Then borrow another token with a low borrow APR (e.g., STRK) and deposit it as collateral in another lending protocol, such as zkLend. Next, borrow ETH from zkLend and deposit it back into Nostra as collateral. Repeat the process by borrowing STRK again to use as collateral on zkLend. By looping this 4-5 times, you can achieve a higher overall yield.

Learn more about this strategy here: https://docs.alpacafinance.org/alpaca-finance-2.0/step-by-step-guide/looping-strategies.

Ensure that the supply APR is significantly higher than the borrow APR to avoid a negative ROI.

The Sensei strategies operate similarly to what you read above as Single sided pools. You provide one token (ETH, STRK, or USDC), and we manage the entire looping process on zkLend and Nostra.

Here are the high level benefits of Sensei strategy:

• Expertly Curated Strategies: Sensei Strats are designed by experienced DeFi strategists, ensuring optimal asset allocation and yield optimisation.

• Diversification: These strategies often include a mix of assets and protocols, reducing risk through diversification.

• Automatic Risk Management: health of the contracts are monitored in real time and automatically rebalanced, allowing for a hands-off investment approach.

• Enhanced Returns: By leveraging advanced strategies and automated compounding, Sensei Strategies aim to maximize your returns efficiently.

Audits

Our contracts have undergone an audit by the cairosecurityclan team. You can find the details here.

Team

We have akiraonstarknet working full-time on STRKFarm. Behind the scenes, four more people (including hemantwasthere, web3gurung & minato) are helping to scale STRKFarm.

Open source efforts

STRKFarm is very community driven product, having 13+ active contributors. Thanks to grants from the Starknet Foundation, we have distributed over 6,600 STRK (approximately $2,800 at the time of writing) through OnlyDust. We'll provide more details about this programme in our upcoming articles!