BTCfi Launches on Starknet with 100M STRK Rewards

₿ BTC Finally Works

By rhino.fi
Oct 6, 2025, 3:43 PM
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BTCfi has officially launched on Starknet, enabling Bitcoin holders to earn yield across the ecosystem through Rhino.​fi bridging.​

Key Features:

  • Bridge wBTC from Ethereum to Starknet via Rhino.​fi
  • 100M STRK rewards backing the initiative
  • Multiple earning opportunities once bridged

Available Activities:

  • Stake BTC for validator-backed yield
  • Lend BTC through Vesu and Opus Money
  • Provide liquidity on Ekubo Protocol and Spline Finance
  • Trade BTC as collateral for perpetuals

Eligible Pools:

  • WBTC/LBTC
  • WBTC/SolvBTC
  • WBTC/TBTC
  • XLBTC/LBTC

Users can borrow USDC, USDT, CASH with USDA and USDU coming soon.​

Full details available at btcfiseason.​starknet.​org.​

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