BitGo Users Can Earn Bitcoin Rewards via Stacks Integration

Stacks enable users to stack their STX tokens and earn rewards. This is without needing to lend out their assets or expose them to additional risks.

BitGo, a leading digital asset custodian, has announced a new partnership with Stacks, a layer-1 blockchain network that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) to be built on Bitcoin. This integration will allow BitGo's users to earn Bitcoin rewards through a process known as “stacking.”

Institutions can now stack their STX tokens and earn rewards without lending out their assets or exposing them to additional risks. This marks a significant advancement in Bitcoin's utility, providing a secure and productive way for institutional investors to engage with BTC in the DeFi space.

In a statement to Cointelegraph, Kyle Ellicott, Stacks' ecosystem investor lead, highlighted the importance of this integration. He said, “This integration is a crucial step in driving institutional adoption of Bitcoin. By enabling institutions to earn native Bitcoin yield through STX tokens, we're advancing BitGo's goal of bridging institutional capital into DeFi and staking.”

“Making Bitcoin a productive asset is essential for its long-term success and its role in supporting a decentralized economy,” Ellicott added.

Stacks, a layer-1 blockchain, is known for its integration with Bitcoin, enabling smart contracts and dApps to be built on the BTC network. Recently, Stacks announced its CEO's participation in a multisig setup for BTC-pegged tokens.

As the signer behind WBTC on Ethereum, BitGo will now join a select group of institutional signers for sBTC, a synthetic Bitcoin that can be used in DeFi applications on other blockchains.

By supporting sBTC, BitGo aims to further integrate Bitcoin with DeFi applications, opening up additional avenues for institutional engagement and broader adoption of blockchain technology.

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