# What is BTCFi on Starknet?

Starknet is stepping into a new phase: **BTCFi** — a framework to make Bitcoin a first-class asset on the network.

## 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.

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