Starknet’s staking momentum has entered overdrive, the team revealed via X that over $100 million worth of STRK tokens are now staked on the network, while $63.77 million worth of Bitcoin has also been locked in through its newly launched BTC staking. Combined, these figures demonstrate the accelerating adoption and deepening integration of Bitcoin into Starknet’s security model.
“Over 100,000,000 dollarinos are now staked on Starknet,” the project announced, linking Bitcoin staking as a key driver of this growth. The breakdown shows ≈ 510.2763 BTC staked (valued at ~$63.77M), and the STRK side is pegged at $108.81 million in value. (Screenshots as reported)
This surge follows Starknet’s rollout of trustless Bitcoin staking, making it the first L2 to enable non-custodial BTC staking while allowing holders to earn STRK rewards.
Why These Numbers Matter: Network Security & Incentives in Focus
Strengthening Network Security & Alignment
By staking STRK, holders already contribute to Starknet’s decentralization and governance. The $100M+ figure demonstrates meaningful economic commitment from the community.
Now, with BTC staking live, Bitcoin holders can also help secure Starknet by locking their assets, adding a new security dimension while maintaining ownership.
This dual participation helps align broader crypto capital with Starknet’s growth, creating a more resilient and deeply anchored ecosystem.
Incentives Moving Into High Gear
To fuel this momentum, Starknet has rolled out a 100 million STRK incentive program (the “BTCFi Season”) aimed at boosting BTC-DeFi adoption and liquidity.
Protocols across its ecosystem, such as EndurFi, Ekubo, Vesu, and Ready, are integrating support for liquid staking options and strategies to reward participants.
Institutionally, Anchorage Digital recently announced support for STRK custody and staking, offering an APR of ~7.28% and opening doors for larger capital flows.
Risks & Watchpoints
While the numbers are compelling, several factors merit close monitoring:
- Sustainability of Incentives: Distributing 100M STRK is a strong short-term catalyst. The challenge lies in retaining momentum after incentives taper.
- Bridge & Wrapping Risk: BTC staking operates via tokenized versions (WBTC, tBTC, solvBTC) on Starknet. Any vulnerabilities or bridge failures could cause friction.
- Validator Performance & Decentralization: As staking ramps, node quality, uptime, and fair reward distribution become crucial to avoid centralization.
- User Trust & Adoption: Moving BTC capital into a new staking paradigm demands user confidence in transparency, audits, and network reliability.
What to Watch in the Coming Weeks
- BTC & STRK TVL Growth — Will the staking amounts continue climbing, especially beyond early enthusiastic users?
- Reward Yields — How competitive are the APRs relative to alternative yield options for BTC and ETH?
- DeFi Usage of stBTC / vBTC — Whether liquid staking tokens begin flowing into lending, AMM, or yield strategies will hint at deeper adoption.
- Community Governance Moves — Proposals around dynamic staking parameters, inflation control, or upgrades will test community alignment.
Conclusion
Starknet’s newly disclosed data, over $108.8 million STRK staked and $63.8 million in BTC layered into staking systems, marks a turning point. It signals that both native token holders and Bitcoin holders are actively participating in securing and growing the network.
If the incentive framework holds firm, user experience remains seamless, and the governance mechanics remain balanced, Starknet could not only deepen its L2 foothold but also become one of the first bridges that unite Ethereum’s scalability with Bitcoin’s capital.
