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WBTC.E
Yield-bearing token tracked across 11 pools.
Reward rate
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per year, native
Spot price
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USD
Note
WBTC.E doesn't have native staking. Look for DeFi yield options below — supplying liquidity, lending, or wrapped-token staking.
DeFi alternatives
Use WBTC.E in DeFi instead
Pools where you can supply liquidity, lend, or earn rewards using WBTC.E. Higher rates than native staking — and higher risk.
| Pool | Protocol | Chain | Type | APY | TVL |
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| benqi-lending - WBTC.E WBTC.E | Benqi Lending | Avalanche | lending | 0.01% | $1.76Million |
| joe-v2.1 - WBTC.E-BTC.B BTC.B · WBTC.E | Joe V2.1 | Avalanche | lp | 0.21% | $333Thousand |
| meridian-amm - SOLVBTC-WBTC.E SOLVBTC · WBTC.E | Meridian Amm | Move | lp | 0.0% | $188Thousand |
| satsuma - WCBTC-WBTC.E WBTC.E · WCBTC | Satsuma | Citrea | lp | 0.75% | $81.9Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - BTC.B-WBTC.E BTC.B · WBTC.E | Uniswap V3 | Avalanche | lp | 0.02% | $40.9Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - BTC.B-WBTC.E BTC.B · WBTC.E | Uniswap V3 | Avalanche | lp | 0.0% | $19.1Thousand |
| meridian-amm - LBTC-WBTC.E LBTC · WBTC.E | Meridian Amm | Move | lp | 0.0% | $16.8Thousand |
| layerbank - WBTC.E WBTC.E | Layerbank | Move | farming | 5.73% | $14.5Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - WBTC.E-USDC USDC · WBTC.E | Uniswap V3 | Avalanche | lp | 54.09% | $11.6Thousand |
Where it earns most
WBTC.E earns yield on 3 chains
Top reward rate on each chain. Pick the one you already use — bridging adds fees and a separate risk surface.
Background reading
Learn more before staking WBTC.E
Guide
Which tokens earn yield, and why?
Not every token is stakeable. The ones that are split into a few categories — natives, liquid-staking tokens, stablecoins.
Read the guide →
Guide
Liquid staking, in plain English
How stETH, rETH, and similar tokens let you earn staking yield without giving up the ability to sell.
Read the guide →
Guide
What's a staking provider?
The brand running the validator. Why your choice of provider matters more than your choice of token.
Read the guide →
Frequently asked
What people ask about staking WBTC.E
What is staking WBTC.E?
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Staking WBTC.E means locking your WBTC.E with a validator that helps secure the network. The network pays you new tokens as a reward — like interest on a savings account, but the rate is set by the protocol, not a bank.
How much can I earn from staking WBTC.E?
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Right now, staking WBTC.E pays varies — check the validator list above, after the validator's commission. The exact number depends on which validator you pick. The list above is sorted by reward rate.
Is staking safe?
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Your WBTC.E stays in your wallet — you delegate trust, not custody. The two real risks are slashing (rare; the network can shrink your balance if your validator misbehaves) and lock-up (you can't sell instantly during the unbonding period). Picking a validator with a track record neutralizes most of the risk.
Can I unstake whenever I want?
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Yes, but unstaking is not instant. Most chains have an unbonding period of a few days to a few weeks during which you don't earn rewards and can't sell. If you need instant exit, look for a liquid-staking option — you get a tradeable receipt token for your staked balance.
What wallet do I need?
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Any non-custodial wallet that supports WBTC.E. Connect, choose a validator from the list above, click delegate, sign the transaction. The flow is short and you don't transfer the tokens — you grant the validator the right to use your stake to vote on the network.