Ready to make money? Here are the best ways to stake Bitcoin, borrow and lend it, as well as consume

With the introduction of Bitcoin spot ETFs, on-chain yield protocols, and initiatives to accelerate the development of the BTC layer-two ecosystem, the market is redefining what it means to “hold Bitcoin”. Recent data shows that an increasing amount of BTC is being used for staking, reposting, and other on-chain financial activities. The era of simply keeping Bitcoin in a wallet waiting for its value to increase is coming to an end. Bitcoin is shifting from a passive form of value storage to a productive asset that can generate income. This change not only improves capital efficiency but may also reshape the core narrative of the crypto market in the next phase.

With the rise of Bitcoin DeFi, holders can now earn income, release liquidity, and use Bitcoin without having to sell it or give up control over it.

At the heart of this change is Ready.

Based on Starknet’s infrastructure, Ready provides a self-managed portal through which users can stake, borrow, lend, and use Bitcoin seamlessly, all from a single wallet.

Staking Bitcoin and earning sustainable returns is possible with Ready. Ready is the largest Bitcoin staker in the market, with more than 1,350 BTC staked, worth over $100 million. The Ready wallet offers two options for staking Bitcoin:

Local staking of Bitcoin, with an annual return rate of 2.4%.

Bitcoin can be staked directly on Ready’s validators. Rewards are accumulated for each valid block and can be claimed weekly. Funds remain locked during the staking period, and can be withdrawn after seven days.

Staking Bitcoin for liquidity; annual yield of 2.0%

Bitcoin can be staked in exchange for liquidity tokens that continue to generate income. These tokens can be deployed directly in decentralized finance applications, without the need to wait for the staking period to end.

Both staking options can be accessed through the Ready app, allowing for income generation without compromising autonomy and transparency on the blockchain.

It’s possible to borrow money without having to sell Bitcoin. Ready offers loans secured with Bitcoin, unlocking USDC liquidity while maintaining full autonomy and blockchain-level transparency.

The process is simple and straightforward:

● WBTC can be used as collateral

● Collateral can generate an annual yield of approximately 2.5%

● The interest rate for borrowing USDC is only 0.08%

In reality, the returns from collateral exceed the cost of borrowing, creating an attractive structure that allows for the unlocking of liquidity while maintaining a long-term exposure to Bitcoin.

Borrowed USDC can be used immediately through the Ready card, a self-managed debit card that offers:

● Zero foreign exchange rates

● 3% cashback

● Worldwide acceptance

All borrowing activities occur entirely on the blockchain, eliminating the need for intermediaries, paperwork, or hosting-related risks.

Borrowing Bitcoin to earn passive income

For those looking for low-friction ways to earn income, Ready also supports Bitcoin lending.

Key features include:

● According to market demand, borrowing WBTC can generate an annual return of up to 2%.

● Always maintain full autonomy in management.

● Funds can be withdrawn at any time.

● Local access is available within the Ready wallet.

The funds provided by Ready are routed to Starknet’s leading lending protocol, Vesu. Vesu is open-source and has undergone multiple independent security audits.

Security without mnemonic phrases is ensured.

Ready has been operating since 2018 and is considered one of the original smart wallets. It was the first to adopt a wallet architecture without mnemonic phrases, and remains the only Bitcoin-compatible wallet that completely eliminates the need for mnemonic phrases.

By eliminating mnemonic phrases, a major vulnerability is eliminated. Loss of device access does not mean loss of funds; recovery is possible without affecting autonomy.

Key security features include:

● Dual authentication.

● Full autonomy and ownership of keys.

● Transaction review and fraud protection.

● One-click DeFi execution through multicalls.

● Zero-fee transactions enabled by integrated payment agents.

Ready has never been hacked, with over 2 million downloads and total values locked in its smart contracts exceeding $1 billion. These smart contracts are open-source, regularly reviewed, and trusted by major exchanges such as Binance, Kraken, and OKX, for deposits and withdrawals on Starknet.

Starknet’s BTCFi season

Starknet is accelerating its ambition to become a decentralized financial platform for Bitcoin through the BTCFi initiative, initiated by the Starknet Foundation. Over a period of six months, more than 100 million STRK tokens will be distributed to users who actively deploy Bitcoin within the Starknet ecosystem. Rewards can be obtained through various activities listed below:

● Lending Bitcoin through protocols like Vesu

● Borrowing with Bitcoin as collateral

● Providing liquidity for Bitcoin on decentralized exchanges like Ekubo

The rewards accumulate daily and are distributed weekly through participation in various protocols. Ready and Ready wallets enable active participants to easily access BTCFi opportunities directly from their wallet interfaces.

Get started with Ready

To start using decentralized financial services based on Bitcoin with Ready, just follow these simple steps:

1. Download the Ready wallet

2. Top up your account with WBTC, LBTC, tBTC, or SolvBTC

3. Choose the corresponding质押、借款或借贷选项 within the app

For users who need assistance in bridging their Bitcoin assets to Starknet, support resources are available.

Why do Bitcoin holders choose Ready?

Bitcoin isn’t limited to passive holding strategies anymore. With the rise of BTCFi, Bitcoin is evolving into a productive asset.

Ready combines staking, lending, borrowing, spending, and rewards into a self-managed environment designed specifically for Bitcoin holders.

Whether the goal is sustainable income, liquidity access, passive income, BTCFi rewards, or a more secure wallet experience, Ready offers comprehensive solutions.