Promising increased liquidity and cross-chain DeFi potential.
Starknet is set to launch Bitcoin (BTC) staking on its mainnet on September 30, 2025, enabling BTC holders to stake and earn rewards with enhanced flexibility.
This development could boost Starknet’s DeFi capabilities and attract increased network participation, as it allows for quicker unstaking and potential growth in total value locked (TVL).
Starknet plans to introduce BTC staking on September 30, aiming to enhance its network security and reward framework. This marks a pivotal step for the Starknet ecosystem, offering new financial opportunities for users. The move includes a temporary suspension of the staking contract on September 15 to integrate BTC staking.
Starknet is reducing the unstaking period from 21 days to just 7 days, significantly increasing user flexibility and potentially boosting total locked value (TVL) due to the improved liquidity turnover.
“BTC staking functionality will go live on mainnet September 30. This upgrade increases flexibility and allows Bitcoin holders to stake, secure Starknet, and earn rewards.” — Eli Ben-Sasson, President, StarkWare Industries
Did you know? Similar adjustments in unstaking periods, such as those seen with the Ethereum network, have historically led to significant increases in liquidity and user interest.
CoinMarketCap reports Bitcoin’s current price at $114,538.35, with a market cap of $2.28 trillion and a market dominance of 57.48%. The circulating supply is 19,919,603 out of a max supply of 21 million. Recent trading volumes decreased recently by 20.12%. The price has demonstrated a 0.67% increase over the last 24 hours, while showing gains of 3.66% over seven days but a 4.55% decline over 30 days.
From Coincu’s research, the BTC staking on Starknet may prompt renewed interest and investments within the DeFi space. The move aligns with shifts seen in other platforms reducing staking exit periods. Shorter unstake periods could attract more users and investors, mirroring past Bitcoin integration trends on other networks.
