🟠 strkBTC Launches
🟠 strkBTC Launches
🟠 Bitcoin gets private
strkBTC launches on Starknet May 12 following governance approval of SNIP-38 and SNIP-39. The proposals passed with near-unanimous support, establishing a federated Bitcoin wrapper and making strkBTC eligible for staking.
Key features:
- Brings Bitcoin into Starknet DeFi with built-in privacy
- Supported by a federation of five institutions: Near Intents, Xverse, Twinstake, Luganodes, and UTXO Management
- Users can shield balances and transact privately while maintaining full redeemability to native BTC
Roadmap toward decentralization:
- Phase 2: Post-quantum security
- Phase 3: BitVM-based trust minimization
- Phase 4: OP_CAT-enabled trustless design
The launch follows Starknet's v0.14.2 upgrade, which introduced protocol-level privacy infrastructure. Integration partners Atomiq and Garden will enable direct swaps from native BTC and WBTC across 18+ chains.
7/ Starknet v0.14.2 is now up for vote. STRK holders can vote on the changes introduced in this upgrade. Voting ends on the 16th.
Starknet v0.14.2 is now up for vote. This upgrade includes SNIP-36, SNIP-37, and SNIP-13, alongside internal changes that prepare the network for the decentralized validation phase described in SNIP-33, planned for later this year. The release focuses on three main goals: -
Private BTC as a stakable asset on Starknet. A new proposal aims to approve strkBTC as a new BTC wrapper eligible for staking on Starknet. The onchain vote is planned for April 30. community.starknet.io/t/strkbtc-as-a…
What does privacy for Bitcoin actually look like in practice? At Bitcoin 2026, @thedamooo broke it down live on stage. strkBTC brings Bitcoin into a privacy pool on Starknet with shielded balances and private transfers, while staying fully redeemable back to native BTC. You
Starknet mainnet will be temporarily unavailable today starting at 8:10 AM UTC as the network prepares for the v0.14.2 upgrade. This is one of the most important protocol upgrades Starknet has shipped in a long time. v0.14.2 introduces in-protocol proof verification, a major
The goal is simple: make Bitcoin private, productive, and usable across Starknet. strkBTC brings BTC into Starknet DeFi. Shielding adds privacy. The Federation supports the infrastructure behind it. Learn more here: starknet.io/blog/strkbtc-f…
9/ Another vote will also take place this week to validate the design and proposed signers behind the strkBTC bridge.
SNIP 38 is now live: strkBTC, Bitcoin on Starknet. Most Bitcoin wrappers today rely on a single custodian or a small set of opaque operators. strkBTC takes a different path: launching with a transparent federation of independent institutional signers, with a roadmap toward
With @GardenFi, users will be able to swap BTC and WBTC (@WrappedBTC) into strkBTC from across Garden’s network of 18+ chains. A broader route for Bitcoin liquidity into Starknet.
3/ The UX layer of STRK20s will be powered by one core engine: AVNU Paymaster. Privacy gasless support is coming.
Interesting.
Native BTC to strkBTC is coming to Starknet 🔃 Announcing our first integrations with @AtomiqLabs and @GardenFi Here's how it'll work ↓
The Federation is phase one, not the end state. strkBTC is designed to move progressively toward trust minimisation over time: → Phase 2: post-quantum security, including QSB → Phase 3: a trust-minimized BitVM-based design → Phase 4: an OP_CAT-enabled trustless design
2/ Starknet v0.14.2, aka the Shinobi upgrade, is now live on mainnet. This is a HUGE network upgrade, introducing protocol-level changes that make native privacy possible on Starknet. The first use case, STRK20s, is going live in a few weeks.
1/ Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. The Shinobi’s upgrade is now live on mainnet, introducing the protocol-level changes that make privacy natively possible on Starknet 🧵 x.com/StarkWareLtd/s…
Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy. Starknet now has the native infrastructure for privacy.
What does Bitcoin actually lose by being fully public? New piece on how chain analysis turned BTC into a public spreadsheet, what that visibility costs holders, and how strkBTC uses ZK proofs to bring real privacy back. Live this month on Starknet. → Full breakdown below
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What happens when Bitcoin's transparency becomes a map for attackers? @thedamooo's full Bitcoin 2026 talk is live. He breaks down why every BTC privacy option today is broken, why wrench attacks are up 75% this year, and how strkBTC fixes it with ZK. → Watch the full talk
The Federation supports the minting, burning, and bridging of BTC and strkBTC. At launch, the Federation provides a clear operational trust model for how BTC moves into and out of the Starknet ecosystem.
With @AtomiqLabs, users will be able to move native BTC directly into strkBTC on Starknet. A direct route for Bitcoin holders who want to bridge into Starknet, with optional shielding available during the transfer flow.
8/ Speaking of votes, a public vote will happen on April 30 to decide whether strkBTC should become a stakable asset on Starknet. If approved, BTC could become stakable while remaining private.
Private BTC as a stakable asset on Starknet. A new proposal aims to approve strkBTC as a new BTC wrapper eligible for staking on Starknet. The onchain vote is planned for April 30. community.starknet.io/t/strkbtc-as-a…
Starknet v0.14.2: The Privacy Engine Arrives x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
7/ This upgrade transforms Starknet from a high-performance rollup into a high-performance privacy-preserving engine. In simple terms: the native infrastructure for privacy is now here. In a few weeks, strkBTC and STRK20s will be the first to show what that unlocks.
Privacy is the missing piece for Bitcoin in DeFi. The strkBTC Federation brings together five independent institutions supporting the infrastructure behind strkBTC. Meet the strkBTC Federation: → @Twinstake_io → @Near_intents → @Luganodes → @UTXOmgmt → @xverse 🧵
Reminder: the vote for Starknet v0.14.2 ends tomorrow, April 16 at 5 PM CET. This upgrade is a major step forward for Starknet, unlocking infinite scaling via zkThreads, more efficient privacy, and decentralized validation later this year. Key unlocks: - in-protocol S-Two proof
Starknet v0.14.2 is now up for vote. This upgrade includes SNIP-36, SNIP-37, and SNIP-13, alongside internal changes that prepare the network for the decentralized validation phase described in SNIP-33, planned for later this year. The release focuses on three main goals: -
Bridge in. Shield your balance. Transact in private. Put your Bitcoin to work across Starknet DeFi. Learn more: starknet.io/blog/native-bt…
strkBTC goes live on Starknet May 12! Governance just gave it a near-unanimous green light. Both SNIP-38 and SNIP-39 passed, ratifying the federated BTC wrapper design and strkBTC's eligibility as a stakable asset on Starknet. Meet the Federation supporting it: → @near_intents
May 12. strkBTC comes to life. So we did what felt right and turned it into a live event where we will deep dive into what it is, how it works, and why it matters And we’re watching it together around the world! Watch it from home or meet the crew and join us for a Watch Party
Native BTC Swaps to strkBTC, with Atomiq and Garden x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
SNIP 38 is now live: strkBTC, Bitcoin on Starknet. Most Bitcoin wrappers today rely on a single custodian or a small set of opaque operators. strkBTC takes a different path: launching with a transparent federation of independent institutional signers, with a roadmap toward
That infrastructure matters because strkBTC is not just another BTC asset on another chain. It is designed to bring Bitcoin into Starknet DeFi with privacy built into the experience. Why that matters: ⬇️ x.com/Starknet/statu…
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Starknet Governance Proposals SNIP-38 and SNIP-39 Now Available for Review
Two new Starknet Improvement Proposals are now open for community review and voting. **Key Details:** - [SNIP-38](https://governance.starknet.io/#/sn:0x009fedaf0d7a480d21a27683b0965c0f8ded35b3f1cac39827a25a06a8a682a4/proposal/12) and [SNIP-39](https://governance.starknet.io/#/sn:0x009fedaf0d7a480d21a27683b0965c0f8ded35b3f1cac39827a25a06a8a682a4/proposal/13) are available on the Starknet governance platform - Both proposals were initially shared on May 7, 2026 - Community members can review full details and participate in the governance process The proposals represent ongoing efforts to improve the Starknet protocol through community-driven governance. *Review the proposals and participate in Starknet governance.*
strkBTC Launches Privacy Layer for Bitcoin on Starknet
At Bitcoin 2026, a new privacy solution for Bitcoin was demonstrated on stage. **strkBTC** enables Bitcoin holders to conduct private transactions on Starknet through a privacy pool system. **How it works:** - Users bridge their BTC into the Starknet network - Balances and transfers become shielded within the privacy pool - Bitcoin remains fully redeemable back to native BTC at any time - External observers only see bridge deposits and withdrawals - Internal transaction activity stays private The solution gives Bitcoin users optional privacy without sacrificing the ability to return to native BTC. Users maintain control over when to enter and exit the privacy layer.
Starknet v0.14.2 Upgrade Goes Live with Native Proof Verification
Starknet mainnet experienced a brief ~10 minute downtime starting at 8:10 AM UTC on April 20 for the v0.14.2 protocol upgrade. **Key Changes:** - **In-protocol proof verification** - Starknet can now verify proofs natively at the protocol level, eliminating expensive application-layer workarounds - **Native privacy unlocked** - Enables STRK20 and strkBTC tokens with built-in privacy features - **zkThreads foundation** - Lays groundwork for infinite scaling through parallel execution - **Decentralization building blocks** - Adds infrastructure for future decentralized validation The upgrade passed community vote on April 16 after STRK stakers and delegators approved the changes. Additional improvements include revised storage economics and StarkGate token contract upgrades. This represents a fundamental shift in how Starknet handles proof verification, moving critical functionality from the application layer into the core protocol.
🔐 strkBTC Launch Approaching: Privacy-Enabled Bitcoin Coming to Starknet
**strkBTC is set to launch by end of April/early May**, bringing a new Bitcoin wrapper to Starknet that combines hard money principles with privacy and DeFi productivity. **Key features:** - Privacy-enabled Bitcoin transactions - Built on STRK20s privacy technology - Compliance integrated from day one - Full DeFi composability on Starknet **What this means:** Bitcoin holders will be able to do more than just HODL - they can participate in Starknet's DeFi ecosystem while maintaining privacy. The asset aims to provide Bitcoiners with confidential balances and private transfers. **Get involved:** Interested users can contact the team at [strk20.starknet.io](https://strk20.starknet.io/) to participate in the upcoming launch. Bitcoin can already be bridged to Starknet in preparation. This launch is part of Starknet's broader privacy initiative, which includes STRK20s - a privacy layer for all ERC-20 tokens with built-in compliance.