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Enabling a new Bitcoin economy

Q: When will sBTC be available?

sBTC deposits are available on mainnet. Full decentralization of the Signer set will follow in a subsequent phase, gradually expanding beyond the initial 15 community-elected signers.

Q: What sets sBTC apart?

sBTC is a true Bitcoin native product, backed by respected leaders in the Bitcoin community via a signer network. Its security is provided by a decentralized network of validators rather than a single custodian, leverages 100% Bitcoin finality, and is a fully transparent open-source project.

Q: What are the steps to convert BTC to sBTC?

1. Ensure BTC is accessible via Leather or Xverse wallet. 2. Head to the sBTC Dashboard and connect your wallet. 3. Enter the BTC amount to convert. 4. Enter your Stacks receiving address. 5. Sign the transaction and wait for confirmation. You now have programmable sBTC to use in DeFi and Web3.

sBTC unlocks Bitcoin, allowing users to earn yield, access on-chain lending, and trade on decentralized exchanges.

‍Become an early sBTC adopter and start earning BTC today.

SECURED by INDUSTRY LEADERS

Signers play a crucial role in the security and functionality of the sBTC protocol by approving all sBTC deposit and withdrawal operations. With a requirement of 70% consensus for transaction approval, Signers maintain the delicate balance between the protocol's liveness and security.

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SIGNERS

Secured by industry leaders

Signers are responsible for approving all sBTC deposit and withdrawal operations, ensuring the integrity of the system. With a requirement of 70% consensus for transaction approval, Signers maintain the protocol's liveness and security.

Signers play a crucial role in the security and functionality of the sBTC protocol.

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stacks is secured by the following network signers:

*Only subset of these Signers are currently responsible for signing sBTC transactions. Learn more.

What is sBTC?

sBTC is a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset, enabling users to put their BTC to work in DeFi, dApps, and other applications.

Bitcoin Finality

All Stacks transactions, including those that involve sBTC, benefit from 100% Bitcoin finality. This means transactions on Stacks, once confirmed, are as irreversible as Bitcoin's.

Secure

Backed by a decentralized Signer set

Programmability

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Censorship-resistance

sBTC operations happen on the Bitcoin main chain, meaning that external actors cannot censor these operations.

Build on Bitcoin without compromise

sBTC enables programmability for Bitcoin's underlying value while maintaining the security properties, fungibility, and transferability of Bitcoin.

Check out the rollout strategy for sBTC.

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No middlemen. No centralized custodians.

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FAQ

When will sBTC be available?

sBTC deposits will be available on the mainnet starting December 17, 2024, with withdrawals expected in March 2025.

Full decentralization of the Signer set will follow in a subsequent phase, gradually expanding beyond the initial 15 community-elected signers.

What sets sBTC apart?

Here are the main differentiating characteristics of sBTC:
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sBTC is a true Bitcoin native product
sBTC is backed by respected leaders in the Bitcoin community (signer network)
sBTC’s security is provided by a decentralized network of validators/signers, rather than a single custodian, removing the need to trust a single entity or exchange
sBTC leverages 100% Bitcoin finality
sBTC’s technology offers optimal UX and DevEx for an L2
sBTC is a fully transparent project/product working in the open with public code

What security measures have been put in place to ensure sBTC is safe?

Partnerships with top-tier security experts have been established to ensure the protocol is fortified at every level:

Asymmetric Research: Known for their rigorous research and protocol audits, Asymmetric brings security expertise to sBTC to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
ImmuneFi: A robust bug bounty program incentivizes ethical hackers to uncover and address potential issues, adding an additional layer of defense.
3rd Party Audits: Independent audit reports will be completed for additional security reviews, ensuring the protocol is thoroughly vetted by external experts.

What wallets are supported for sBTC?

Xverse and Leather wallets are supported — two leading wallets with seamless integrations designed for Bitcoin and Stacks users.
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We are actively working with institutional custodians, staking providers, and other 3rd party wallets to support sBTC. More will be announced.

What are the steps to convert BTC to sBTC?

Ensure BTC is accessible via one of the following non-custodial wallets: Leather and Xverse.
To interact with the sBTC protocol and mint sBTC, head to the sBTC Dashboard and connect your non-custodial wallet with BTC ready to deposit.
Enter the BTC amount to convert to sBTC.
Enter your Stacks receiving address to initiate the transfer.
Sign the transaction and wait for the deposit to confirm.
Done! You now have programmable sBTC to use in DeFi and Web3.

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