How to Staking Bitcoin on Babylon, Here's How!

Bittime - Babylon brings new innovation by allowing Bitcoin (BTC) owners to stake natively, without the need to move assets to another network.

This innovation opens up new opportunities for BTC owners to earn rewards from coins that they have only kept without earning anything. Then, how? Read this article to find out how to stake Bitcoin on Babylon!

Staking Bitcoin on Babylon

Staking Bitcoin on Babylon allows you to lock BTC tokens in a custom script to support Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network security, without having to connect BTC to another network like Ethereum. 

Babylon acts as an intermediary layer between the Bitcoin blockchain and the Cosmos zone. So, you stay in control of your assets, and still get profits.

Staking Bitcoin on Babylon has a sophisticated security system, delegated voting power, restaking to various PoS networks, and a flexible unbonding process. All of this is designed to make staking safer and still able to generate profits.

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Process of Bitcoin Staking on Babylon

Bitcoin staking on Babylon was launched through three phases, from asset locking to multi-staking activation.

Phase 1 (Bitcoin Lockout): BTC is locked in a special script for staking.

Phase 2 (Staking Activation): Locked BTC begins to be used to support the Babylon PoS network consensus.

Fase 3 (Multi-Staking): Users can use the same BTC to support multiple PoS networks at once.

Currently Babylon is running Phase 1 Chapter 3, which started on December 10, 2024 at 6 PM UTC+7 with the maximum deposit limit per transaction increased from 500 BTC to 5000 BTC.

How to Staking Bitcoin on Babylon

Here's how to staking Bitcoin on Babylon that you should know.

1. Set up a Compatible Bitcoin Wallet

Some wallets that are compatible for staking Bitcoin in Babylon include:

1. OKX Wallet

2. UniSat

3. Leather

4. Phantom

5. Magic Eden

6. Fordefi (your UniSat opsi)

6. OneKey (the only compatible hardware wallet

Vital Records: Do not use a wallet that stores Bitcoin Inscriptions and make sure to use a Native Segwit or Taproot type address.

2. Open the Stake App

Visit the Stake App when the BTC block height passes 874088. Button “Stake Now” will be active at that time.

3. Connect Bitcoin Wallet

Connect wallet to Stake App and allow access. If this is your first visit, you will need to approve the digital signature request.

4. Select a Staking Provider

Select a provider from the list provided. Providers with a blue check mark have passed the program Verified Staking Provider (VSP).

5. Determine Transaction Fees

You can use the current network fees or increase them slightly so that transactions are processed faster. However, it doesn't need to be too high because staking continues for 1000 Bitcoin blocks.

6. Enter Amount of BTC 

The minimum amount of BTC for staking is 0.005 BTC, and the maximum 5000 BTC per transaction.

7. Click the “Stake” button and confirm

Click “Stake” and confirm the transaction via your wallet. After success, you can track your staking status via Staking Terminal.

Read Also: Babylon Airdrop: How to Get $BABY Tokens 

Reward of Staking Bitcoin on Babylon

In Staking Bitcoin on Babylon Phase 1 Cap 3, there are no direct rewards in the form of tokens because the Babylon PoS network is not yet fully active. 

In return, you will get Babylon Points which will later be used as a basis for reward allocation when the PoS chain officially runs.

Point Distribution:

The first 300 blocks: 100,000 points per block

The next 700 blocks: 21,000 points per block

Points are divided proportionally between all active stakers. Overflow, unbonding, or withdrawn status will not earn points.

Read Also: Babylon Protocol Airdrop: Bitcoin Staking Platform Gives Out 10 Billion Free BABY Tokens

Conclusion

With the presence of Babylon, you can now only store Bitcoin in the Proof-of-Stake ecosystem and generate returns. 

Through the safe and decentralized process of staking Bitcoin on Babylon, you can participate in maintaining network security and get rewards in the future. 

So, don’t miss this opportunity!

Read Also: Staking Crypto on Bittime: An Easy Way to Earn Passive Income from Crypto Assets

Babylon (BABY) FAQs

FAQ Babylon (BABY)

What is Babylon (BABY)?

Babylon (BABY) is a Layer 1 network that combines the security of Bitcoin through the Bitcoin staking protocol, with the $BABY token as the native or primary token.

What is the Function of the $BABY Token?

The $BABY token is used as gas fees for transactions, votes in protocol governance, and is also used in the staking system to secure the network along with BTC.

Can I Stake $BABY Tokens?

Yes, both community participants and investors can stake $BABY tokens, depending on the unlock status of each allocation.

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Reference

Babylon Labs, Babylon Labs Official Website, accessed April 8, 2025.

Staking Rewards, How to Stake Bitcoin with Babylon: A step by step guide to stake BTC, accessible on April 8, 2025.

Figment, Babylon: Bitcoin Staking Guide, accessed April 8, 2025.

Author: IPR