Technology & Security - Starknet is positioning itself for post-quantum readiness with STARK-based architecture, quantum-resistant hashes, and upgradeable account-abstraction wallets to address the threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin's cryptographic security [1] - Starknet aims to enable scalable, self-custodial Bitcoin use through ZK systems that can operate without protocol changes [1] - Starknet is presented as a high-compute, decentralized rollup settling to Ethereum and Bitcoin, focused on safely financializing Bitcoin and enabling advanced DeFi and gaming [4] DeFi & Bitcoin Integration - Starknet is emerging as Bitcoin's DeFi domain, aiming to create sustainable, organic BTC yield through BTC staking, BTCFi Season incentives, deep liquidity, and institutional-grade structured products [1] - The network highlights the full BTCFi flywheel, from onboarding and collateralization to advanced strategies, positioning Starknet as a long-term home for Bitcoin yield generation [1] - Anchorage provides BTC staking through Starknet, offering institutional clients a way to earn rewards while maintaining custody of their assets and contributing to network decentralization [4] Strategic Focus & Development - StarkWare is renewing its focus on Bitcoin, exploring security-driven L2 approaches, OP_CAT and OP-Stark research, and client-side proving for better privacy UX [2] - StarkWare's efforts include covenant research and live STARK proofs on a Bitcoin testnet [1] - Starknet's decentralization work aims to deepen trustless interoperability across ecosystems by settling on Bitcoin [2]

Technology & Innovation - Starknet possesses advanced Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology [1] - Alpen features an efficient BitVM implementation using GLOCK, addressing the peg-in issue [1] Strategic Initiatives - Starknet has announced BTC staking to enhance network security and reward participation [1] - A Runes <> Starknet bridge is under development [1] Partnerships - Collaborations are planned with major wrapped BTC providers, including Lombard, Threshold, Bitgo, and Solv [1]

DeFi Integration - Bitcoin is entering the DeFi space [1] - BTC staking is now live on Starknet [1] Ecosystem Expansion - Starknet ecosystem is expanding [1] - BTC staking is an active part of consensus and liquidity on Starknet [1]

Industry Focus - The report focuses on BTC staking within the Starknet ecosystem [1] Technology & Innovation - Explores BTC staking opportunities on Starknet [1]

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain - Braavos Wallet now supports BTC staking on Starknet [1] - Users can stake BTC within the Braavos app to help secure the network [1] - Staking rewards are paid in STRK tokens [1] - The current Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is approximately 6% [1] - Supported BTC staking tokens include WBTC, tBTC, SolvBTC, and LBTC [1]

New Product Launch - Endur is launching BTC staking on Starknet, supporting four assets [1] - Each LST (Liquid Staking Token) generates yield through Starknet's staking program while allowing users to stay liquid [1] Supported Assets - WBTC is supported, converting to xWBTC [1] - tBTC is supported, converting to xtBTC [1] - LBTC from Lombard Finance is supported, converting to xLBTC [1] - solvBTC from Solv Protocol is supported, converting to xsBTC [1]