Starknet to launch Bitcoin staking after community passes SNIP-31 vote
Starknet is set to introduce Bitcoin staking after its community ratified Starknet Improvement Proposal 31.
- Starknet approved SNIP-31 on August 21, enabling Bitcoin staking and governance rights.
- BTC gets up to 25% staking power, while STRK keeps majority control.
- The update expands BTC DeFi on Starknet, but STRK fell 6.2% after.
Starknet ( STRK ) will introduce Bitcoin ( BTC ) staking to its Layer 2 network following the ratification of SNIP-31 on Aug. 21. The proposal outlines a framework for Bitcoin holders to stake tokenized assets on Starknet and take part in its consensus process. It was approved by 93% of voters.
Parameters of the SNIP-31 Vote
SNIP-31 establishes a unified staking system that allows Bitcoin and STRK, Starknet’s native token, to coexist in governance. BTC staking power is limited to 25% of consensus influence under the framework, with STRK keeping the remaining 75%.
Through additional token issuance, the model adds new Bitcoin incentives while maintaining the current STRK rewards.
A limited set of BTC wrappers, such as WBTC, LBTC, tBTC, and SolvBTC, will be supported during the initial rollout. In order to ensure security and accountability, governance regulations require that any future wrappers be approved by a community vote and enabled by the Monetary Committee. The upcoming weeks will see the official launch.
Expanding DeFi opportunities on Starknet
Starknet is positioning itself as a major player in the emerhing “BTCfi” sector by incorporating Bitcoin into its staking system. The move promotes cross-chain participation within the network and deepens liquidity by enabling Bitcoin holders to receive rewards in STRK.
Developers expect the mechanism to be simple, secure, and independent of BTC/STRK exchange rates, reducing systemic risks.
The timing comes as Starknet continues to push technical upgrades. On Sept. 1, the network will roll out version 0.14.0 , introducing decentralized sequencing with Tendermint consensus, faster pre-confirmations, and a new fee market modeled after Ethereum’s ( ETH ) EIP-1559.
These changes aim to improve censorship resistance while cutting block times to 4–6 seconds. Starknet has also expanded its DeFi footprint with the launch of the Extended perpetual trading decentralized exchange and a travel integration with booking platform Travala.
Despite the milestone approval, STRK fell 6.2% on the day of the announcement, suggesting traders may be waiting for the feature to go live before reassessing Starknet’s value
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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