How do I stake BTC on Babylon?

You can now stake your BTC on Babylon through the On-chain Earn section of our platform, making it easier than ever to earn native staking rewards without wrapping or bridging your assets.

What's Babylon BTC staking?

Babylon is a trustless staking protocol that allows you to stake native Bitcoin (BTC) and earn rewards by helping secure Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks. Unlike traditional methods that require wrapping BTC into other tokens, Babylon enables direct Bitcoin staking with non-custodial control — your BTC stays in your wallet or on our platform until slashed or unstaked.

How can I stake BTC on Babylon?

You can access Babylon staking directly from the our app or web platform using On-chain Earn. Here’s how:

On the app

1. Load the OKX app and go to the Explore section

   

   Select Explore from the main menu

2. Select On-chain Earn

   

   Select On-chain Earn option on the Explore page

3. Search for or tap on BTC staking

   

   Fill in the amount of your preference

4. Key in the amount of BTC you want to stake

5. Review the details: staking term, estimated APY, and lock duration

6. Select Subscribe to confirm and start earning

On the web

1. Log in to your account here and go to Grow > Earn > On-chain Earn

   

   Select On-chain Earn from the selection under Earn once you hover on Grow option from the main menu

2. Find and select BTC staking

   

   Select Continue on the BTC staking menu, once you've selected BTC for staking

3. Enter your BTC staking amount and confirm the terms

   

   Insert your preferred amount on the BTC staking menu

4. Select Subscribe to complete the process

Note:

• Asset: Native BTC (no need to wrap)

• Estimated Yield: Displayed in the subscription window (varies with network conditions)

• Staking Period: Fixed or flexible depending on the current campaign

• Rewards Distribution: Typically distributed based on Babylon’s native staking reward schedule

• Redemption: May require a cooldown period depending on protocol rules

FAQ

1. Can I withdraw my BTC at any time?

Withdrawals may require a lock-up or cooldown period depending on Babylon’s staking cycle. Please review the terms in the subscription window before staking.

2. What are the risks?

As with any staking product, there's a risk of slashing if validators misbehave. Babylon uses a secure model to minimize this, but always stake what you’re comfortable with.

Learn more about other trading-related topics here.